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New industrial manslaughter laws have established one of Australia’s “toughest regimes” of work health and safety regulations, as the Queensland government introduces experts to an inquiry set to investigate a spate of deaths and injuries on mining sites.

The Women Lawyers Association has delivered a scathing review on SA Law Society’s new dress code, which implies “judicial officers will be distracted by women’s bodies”.

Australia’s litigation funders are surprised and confused after the federal government’s announcement to crackdown on litigation funding.

A global law firm with an Australian presence has given a second term to its chief executive partner to help “champion the firm’s transformation agenda”.

Well before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Australia’s legal sector had a significant oversupply of lawyers relative to the work available. This has only been exacerbated by the current crisis, and according to Sam Coupland, it’s affecting the appetite for law firm mergers.

Slater and Gordon has reached a $95 million settlement in a class action against Spotless Group Holdings Limited.

One plaintiff firm is planning to launch actions on behalf of casual employees who have suffered “systemic abuse” following a Federal Court ruling in favour of casual worker entitlements.

A Queensland tribunal has recommended that a businessman, qualified as a lawyer and an accountant, be removed from the roll of practitioners and pay costs totaling $20,000.

Being proactive and collaborative with all stakeholders is the surest way to deliver long-term outcomes for energy and infrastructure projects during the global pandemic.

South Australia’s civil courts have moved online under a landmark $20 million revamp, with the aim of providing a more efficient system and reducing the time taken for cases to reach trial.