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3 Sep 2019

Implementing regulatory reform is on top of the agenda for almost all professionals in the governance space, according to new research. ...

3 Sep 2019

Emerging commercial fields an opportunity for junior legal counsel

It is challenging to ingratiate one’s self into a developing market, but it may also provide an ideal chance for a young in-house lawyer to step up,...

3 Sep 2019

‘The battle of the church’: Religious laws and injustices of LGBTIQ freedoms

The LGBTIQ community is fighting a “battle at the level of the church”, especially when this battle extends into laws governed by religious freedo...

3 Sep 2019

Barristers must ‘embrace digital’ or be left behind

As a whole, the legal profession is running the risk of being left behind by technological advancements, and barristers – especially senior ones –...

3 Sep 2019

Firm shines light on latest gig economy fiasco

An employment law firm has highlighted the difficulties in a new matter involving the gig economy – this time concerning a former Deliveroo driver w...

3 Sep 2019

Leo Cussen opens new premises

Legal education provider Leo Cussen Centre for Law has formally opened the doors of its new premises in Melbourne’s CBD, with the assistance of the ...

2 Sep 2019

Attacks on Victorian magistrate are ‘misconceived and ill-informed’

Political posturing should never be able to diminish the independence of the judiciary and the guiding principles of justice and fairness, argues one ...

2 Sep 2019

‘A workplace where ideas can be cultivated’: How MinterEllison became 2019’s most attractive firm

The 2019’s most attractive firm for legal professionals, MinterEllison, shares how they have made it to the number one spot for lawyers seeking new ...

2 Sep 2019

Lawyers express concern with draft Religious Freedom Bill

Following the release of proposed legislation from Attorney-General Christian Porter, lawyers and legal advocacy groups have weighed in on the draft R...

2 Sep 2019

What’s the deal with prorogation?

The political and legal plot has thickened in the UK in the past week, writes Emma Guest. ...

2 Sep 2019

Software company advised on ASX listing

Irish software company FINEOS has been advised by Clayton Utz on its successful listing on the Australian Stock Exchange. ...

2 Sep 2019

ALA says charges against ACT A-G must be dropped as tensions build

Amid the increasing public outrage over Australia’s ongoing handling of the Bernard Collaery and Witness K case, the Australian Lawyers Association ...

30 Aug 2019

Younger lawyers are the least satisfied of all

The results from the 2019 Legal Firm of Choice Survey are in, and Momentum Intelligence head of research Michael Johnson joins host Jerome Doraisamy o...

30 Aug 2019

Slater and Gordon to be hit with counterclaim

Watchstone Group is set to serve and file an amended defence and counterclaim against the UK arm of Slater and Gordon for damages of at least £63 mil...

30 Aug 2019

HWL Ebsworth confirms upcoming merger

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers has confirmed it will combine with another Australian law firm before the end of the year. ...

30 Aug 2019

Why lawyers should do pole dancing

More legal professionals are doing pole dancing than you might think, and are gleaning professional physical, and emotional benefits in the process, a...

30 Aug 2019

Top-tier firm breaks down key learnings from court cases

In a key learnings report of cases from the last 12 months, a top-tier law firm broke down what to expect of courts in major contractual decisions. ...

30 Aug 2019

Draft Religious Freedom Bill intends to be a ‘shield’, not a ‘sword’

Attorney-General Christian Porter yesterday released the draft version of the Religious Freedom Bill, which he said intended to prevent discrimination...