Ride-sharing app Uber has been cleared by the Fair Work Ombudsman of being in breach of workplace rules, after an investigation was launched to determine whether its drivers are employees in the eyes of the law.
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised a Singaporean hospitality company on its acquisition of a new hotel in Melbourne’s Southbank.
A number of notable judges, lawyers, academics and community members have been recognised for their services to the law and the judiciary in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for 2019.
Mirvac has acquired a purpose-built build-to-rent project in Melbourne’s CBD.
It is “absolutely essential” for general counsel, and lawyers within the team, to adopt a sustainable approach in managing a business’s interests, thereby ensuring greater environmental awareness, argues one GC.
Recently, Lawyers Weekly has explored the extent to which legal professionals can publicly disclose their political, religious or other views, with BigLaw partners advocating differing positions. Here, we speak with two general counsel about the situation for those in-house.
Lawyers Weekly spoke to the two winners of the corporate counsel categories at the recent 30 Under 30 about the lessons they’ve learnt, opportunities on the horizon and practical advice for those coming through the ranks.
An Australian law firm has officially listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Law Council of Australia president Arthur Moses SC has urged the profession to work together in order to achieve proper wellbeing among Australia’s legal fraternity.
A MinterEllison partner and the firm’s national healthcare sector leader has shined a spotlight on issues affecting the industry as of late, noting that there are several big trends about to play out.
