Two plaintiff law firms have been granted permission to work together to bring two separate class actions against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia without combining their proceedings, despite the bank’s protests.
A law firm in Far North Queensland said it’s the first in the region to successfully use PEXA for a commercial property transaction.
The University of Queensland law students have held onto a huge victory, coming out on top again in the grand final of the 20th International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot.
National firm Holding Redlich has elevated 16 practitioners to more senior roles, including three from special counsel to partner, effective 1 July 2019.
A Queensland lawyer has re-iterated the need for the state to move to ban the practice of claims farming, with the effect of cutting off “greedy” interstate law firms.
King & Wood Mallesons and the University of Technology Sydney have partnered up to provide Indigenous law students with “ideal” internships.
With an increase in litigation funding in Australia and royal commissions abound, it is pertinent to ponder whether a proactive class action can be brought for social justice matters such as environmental toxic torts.
The provision of new opportunities to firm members, as well as fresh scope through which clients can be better serviced, are key reasons to actively drive firm growth, argues national firm Piper Alderman.
Major law associations are joining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander national peak body to call for a legal assistance program to be retained.
A merger between the Endeavour Drinks business and ALH Group will create Australia’s largest integrated drinks and hospitality business, according to a statement.
