Australia sits below the global average of in-house legal teams using new technology, the Acritas survey of corporate legal departments revealed.
In a post-Hayne royal commission world, in-house legal teams will be required to perform functions that go beyond mere compliance with the law, argues one professional.
The 2019 financial year saw a downtrend in the number of partners switching firms as a result of a calming effect on the market following the Hayne royal commission.
As debate about the new parliamentary inquiry into the family law system continues, one family lawyer explains how he has witnessed numerous instances of “baseless allegations” of domestic violence to prevent the other parent’s time with their child.
Her honour Judge Lisa Hannan has been elevated to Chief Magistrate of the Victorian Magistrates Court, having served for eight years as a magistrate and coroner, and 13 years as a County Court Judge.
Gadens has extended its pro bono support to a community-based legal centre to assist with family law-related matters with a focus on disadvantaged clients.
To protect public interest journalism and prevent against future raids, the Law Council of Australia has called for federal Public Interest Advocate or Monitor role to provide greater scrutiny of search warrants relating to journalists and media.
Interest in legal design is gaining momentum in Australia, and one’s ability to adapt to change is more about mindset than experience, argues one professional.
A Brisbane-based sole practitioner has been found guilty of professional misconduct, reprimanded and fined for overcharging a client in excess of $160,000.
Recent unfair dismissal cases have offered lessons to employers as to how best to go about terminating workers, argues one partner.
