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Plaintiff solicitors have an important role to play in helping claimants adapt to new court processes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, says one professional.

The partners and staff at MinterEllison have expressed their condolences to the family of Phil Bisset, a partner in the Melbourne office’s environment and planning division.

Not only are some of the bigger NewLaw players in Australia managing to stave off cuts, they are seeing potential for growth in the near term.

The High Court of Australia has granted an appeal to George Pell which saw him leave Barwon Prison after 400 days behind bars. What were the responses and what does this mean for the wrongfully convicted cardinal?

Australians need to expect more from their governments, writes Henry Cornwell.

Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson has confirmed it will appeal the Federal Court decision in favour of women impacted by pelvic mesh implants.

Older Queenslanders who are currently struggling legally from COVID-19 may be able to better access legal support with the Seniors Legal and Support Service providing critical assistance to support them through the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, aged care organisations are having to navigate “very difficult” practical, legal and risk issues, says one practitioner.

The Human Rights Law Centre has called for strong safeguards as governments grant police new, sweeping powers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Federal Court has issued a scathing judgement of the conduct of the Immigration Minister in the case of an Afghan refugee who was detained, despite a tribunal order to release him.