Further funding for upgrades to regional courts, intended to better help meet the needs of the community, is a welcome addition to the state budget, the Law Society of New South Wales says.
The High Court has ruled in favour of a sperm donor being recognised as a legal parent, overturning a decision made by the full court of the Family Court of Australia and clarifying legislative provisions.
National law firm Piper Alderman has elevated 27 practitioners across the firm, with four new partners, one special counsel, seven senior associates and 15 associates.
Oaktree Capital has been advised on its acquisition of consumer brand owner Marlin Brands.
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice is at the forefront of a shift in how family law is being practised in Australia, writes Shelby Timmins.
Ashurst has aided Melbourne City Mission in its establishment of an emergency refuge for homeless youth.
Voluntary assisted dying laws have come into effect in Victoria, two years after they were first passed by the state’s parliament.
This special episode is brought to you by InfoTrack, and unpacks all things e-settlements for practitioners moving forward.
There are unlimited problems ready to be solved if law students are encouraged to set their own precedents rather than just follow them, according to a Monash University alum.
A new survey has uncovered the daily challenges and working experiences of legal support teams.