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8 May 2019

The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants resumes today, with former detective sergeant ‘Kruger’ of the Victoria Police return...

7 May 2019

Value-based billing a trust exercise

Value-based billing begins with clear conversations, trust, correct scoping and defined understanding of legal objectives, a general counsel has offer...

7 May 2019

WA gleans in-house arbitration snapshot

A new report has provided some insight into the state of arbitration in Western Australia. ...

7 May 2019

Aussie firm flags importance of ‘sustainable’ legal teams

An Australian law firm has introduced a new professional coaching and development program aimed to address the “imperative” need for senior legal...

7 May 2019

Newcastle principal reprimanded for ‘intentionally misleading’ conduct

A principal based in Newcastle, NSW has been found guilty of professional misconduct for committing “substantial breaches of her professional duties...

Piper Alderman corporate principal Alasdair McLean

7 May 2019

Corporate principal sheds light on current market trends

A principal within a national law firm’s corporate arm has provided an update on current demand for services in this practice area and beyond. ...

7 May 2019

WA punching above its arbitrary weight

Western Australia has been considered a neutral and world class location for arbitration, according to a new report. ...

7 May 2019

South City Square advised on $700m Brisbane hotel project

The South City Square precinct in the Brisbane CBD has been advised on a joint venture project for a new hotel in the city. ...

7 May 2019

Bega beats Kraft in peanut butter game

Bega Cheese has won its battle against Kraft over the way it packages its peanut butter, ensuring it can continue to use the current packaging of its ...

6 May 2019

Why law students should partake in legal innovation programs

Participating in legal innovation projects and events makes law students “more motivated, well-rounded [and] goal-oriented”, argued one LLM studen...

6 May 2019

Future-proofing the next generation of lawyers

The legal profession, and the marketplace surrounding it, is evolving rapidly. Employers, from BigLaw to corporate businesses, are re-educating young ...

6 May 2019

Maurice Blackburn braces for ‘epic’ Uber class action

Following months of investigation, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has confirmed it has officially filed its highly anticipated class action against major ...

6 May 2019

Legal jurisdiction in space is ‘unclear at best’

With so little legislation in place internationally regarding space, issues can and will arise in intellectual property, patenting and mining, argues ...

6 May 2019

BigLaw goes NewLaw

Broadening its venture into the NewLaw space, an international law firm has launched an in-house development and investment arm. ...

6 May 2019

Dexus undertakes institutional placement

King & Wood Mallesons is advising Australian real estate investment trust Dexus on its newest institutional placement and security purchase plan. ...

6 May 2019

Australian Law Awards submissions open

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with UNSW Law, is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for this year’s Australian Law Awards. ...

6 May 2019

Suppression Order changes pass Victorian Parliament

Late last week, the Victorian government enacted new laws which will give “more freedom” for victims of sexual or family violence to speak publicl...

3 May 2019

Podcast: Why young lawyers can and should become sole practitioners

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Viridian Lawyers director Richard Prangell and Kinny Legal director Jessica ...

3 May 2019

Clarity, compliance and other issues with our election donation laws

The recent Al Jazeera expose on One Nation seeking donations from the American-based National Rifle Association highlighted the importance of clarity ...