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A Sydney firm was unsuccessful in its appeals against costs assessment determinations after the NSW District Court found no merit in its arguments and was ordered to pay the defendant’s costs.

As criminal allegations often circulate online long before cases reach court, questions continue to be asked about the presumption of innocence, jury impartiality, and the right to a fair trial.

October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, with technology advancements making firms more wary of risks than ever before.

Global law firm White & Case has elevated 47 lawyers to its partnership, including one Down Under, as the firm moves to invest heavily in its US operations.

Why do capable lawyers hide a disability? Because the processes ask them to disclose first, and the fear of the regulator discourages exactly that, writes Dr Benjamin Koh.

Global law firm HFW has moved to strengthen its global shipping practice Down Under, with the hire of a new partner and consultant out west, who are returning to the firm from BigLaw rival Squire Patton Boggs.

The Victorian state government’s sudden decision to cap fees paid to its barristers is not the first time it has failed to consult with, or heed cautions by, the legal profession’s top brass.

Law firms preach collaboration, client sharing, and collective success. But when remuneration is tied to individual revenue, who gets the money – and who gets overlooked?

New research has revealed a sharp rise in police-recorded violence against children. For family courts, the challenge is more immediate: making decisions about children’s safety before allegations of abuse can be conclusively established.

As the NSW court system reshapes its understanding of coercive control, lawyers must keep pace while preserving their most crucial responsibilities: clearing up confusion, identifying relevant evidence, and keeping their clients safe.