New South Wales

Minters poaches class action specialist

MinterEllison has recruited a new litigation partner with a focus on class actions.

19 July 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

Legal bodies call for ‘rethink’ of justice system

Australian and UK legal bodies have called for reforms to legal assistance funding and sentencing practices.

17 July 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

UTS launches legal tech degree in Australian first

The University of Technology Sydney has launched a new undergraduate major in legal futures and technology.

13 July 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

Ex-DPP lawyer struck off for misleading police

A former prosecutor has jeopardised the integrity of the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions and wider criminal justice...

05 July 2017

By Melissa Coade

Dibbs strengthens insurance practice with promotions

DibbsBarker has welcomed the new financial year with 10 promotions across its offices, including four in its Brisbane...

05 July 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

Law Society of NSW commits working party to national elder abuse plan

Combatting elder abuse is at the top of the agenda for the NSW Law Society, with the president organising a working...

04 July 2017

By Melissa Coade

Aus firm grows partnership 15%

An Australian corporate law firm has increased its number of partners by 15 per cent with its latest round of hires and...

30 June 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

NSW courts receive $19.3m funding boost

The NSW government announced yesterday that the state’s courts will receive $19.3 million over three years to upgrade...

27 June 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

Alarm for terrorism bill ‘rushed through’ NSW Parliament

Lawyers have flagged concern about a bill rushed through NSW Parliament this week to bolster police powers for officers...

23 June 2017

By Melissa Coade

Legal bodies reject ‘unwarranted attack’ on courts

Legal bodies have criticised claims by several government ministers that Victoria’s courts are handing down lenient...

15 June 2017

By Tom Lodewyke