Parliament should avoid interfering with judicial discretion, as mandatory sentencing for sex offences can open the door to other unintended consequences, say advocates.
Mainstream media outlets and advocates should avoid “incorrect and misleading” language when discussing the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill currently under debate in Western Australia’s parliament.
An employee given the choice to resign rather than be terminated should think clearly about this decision as it may prevent any claim bought against the employer in future, according to Townsends Business and Corporate Lawyers.
In a recent Lawyers Weekly live webcast, an expert panel explained the contributing factors in determining a quantum of pie allocated to funders who have made the litigation possible.
The legal profession of NSW has paid its respects to the Honourable Jane Mathews AO, who passed away over the weekend.
A former consultant to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, who alleged the national firm unlawfully dismissed him because of his political opinion, has lost his application against the firm.
If businesses are to be truly trusted by employees, customers, stakeholders and the general public, boards and executives cannot underestimate the importance of improving culture and strategy across the board.
New research has found in the last year legal departments have increasingly tried to have a say in their panel of law firms’ methods and practices, as a means to ensure greater fee transparency.
Life as a corporate counsel can be demanding – particularly in an evolving marketplace and new technological landscape – and thus better controlling the pace of the day-to-day is crucial, both personally and professionally.
Implementing regulatory reform is on top of the agenda for almost all professionals in the governance space, according to new research.
