Victoria’s legal regulatory body has identified the profession’s biggest trouble spots, including motor vehicle accident claims, the misuse of artificial intelligence, and poor supervision of juniors.
The class action space could be set for a game-changer year, with a new Allens report revealing that landmark judgments and shifting regulations are set to redefine the risk landscape.
International firm Jones Day, which has offices in Australia, has disclosed that a cyber attack has compromised multiple clients.
The national law firm has welcomed a new director and introduced equity for several of its practice leaders.
The High Court’s decision in AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is an important step forward for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. It rightly recognises that institutions owe a non-delegable duty of care to children in their supervision and control, writes Heather Kerley.
Submissions and nominations have opened for the 26th annual Australian Law Awards.
Reflecting on seven years of failed attempts to secure government funding and legislation for the NSW District Court’s Walama List, Justice Dina Yehia urged fellow judges to press ahead on their own.
In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, a former law reform commissioner and native title barrister has highlighted the benefits of bringing courtrooms to Indigenous communities.
For the global senior partner and the Asia-Pacific head of Pinsent Masons, managing lawyers’ wellness means prioritising collaboration, trust, diversity, and sustainability.
In a recent episode of Legal Firesides, Dentons Australia chair and Australasia region CEO Amber Warren discusses her vision for the world’s biggest firm Down Under, creating meaningful career pathways for younger lawyers, and the need to make the workplace a fun environment.
