Wig & Chamber

When and why in-house teams will directly brief barristers

New research shows the extent to which corporate counsel will go directly to barristers for their expertise, and their...

22 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Defence of ‘extraordinary emergency’ not likely to apply to climate protesters

Protesters with groups such as Extinction Rebellion who get charged with actions such as gluing themselves to the road...

22 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Barrister elected new WA Law Society president

A Perth-based barrister, with experience as a judge’s associate, in-house counsel and as a BigLaw article clerk, has...

21 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

How can all lawyers assist in achieving equitable briefing for barristers?

The latest findings on equitable briefing for male and female barristers show that there is still a long way to go in...

18 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Slaters hits Colonial First State with class action on behalf of 500,000 Australians

Personal injury firm Slater and Gordon today filed a class action on behalf of half a million Australians who were...

18 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Victorian principal found guilty on 9 charges

A Frankston-based principal, who has over 50 years’ experience as a lawyer, has been found guilty on seven charges of...

18 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Ruling that litigation funders must pay security for costs has numerous implications

A decision handed down in the Federal Court last week could have a significant impact on numerous employment class...

18 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Victoria moves to modernise its appeals system

The Andrews government in Victoria has this week introduced legislation which it hopes will make appeals proceedings...

17 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Extremely disappointing’: Women lawyers respond to latest barrister briefing numbers

Despite commitments to equitable briefing and more briefs reportedly going to women, the value of briefs offered to...

16 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘More work needs to be done’: Barristers respond to briefing gender disparity

Barristers across the country have welcomed the shrinking gap in briefings for males and females but proclaim that...

14 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Indefinite disqualification handed down for man holding himself out as lay associate

A man who purported to be a solicitor employed by Western Sydney-based boutique firm Sun Legal has been indefinitely...

14 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lessons from engagement of Victorian magistrate to court clerk

The relationship between Victorian magistrate Rodney Higgins and his 23-year fiancée Ashleigh Petrie is a reminder to...

11 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Religious Discrimination Bill threatens healthcare, school students and encroaches on other human rights

The proposed legislation to combat religious discrimination runs the risk of endangering access to healthcare,...

11 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Victoria opens first Family Violence Court

The first specialist court for family violence in Victoria is now open in Shepparton, which the state’s...

10 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

How 5 class actions have become 1 for AMP

Multiple class actions launched against embattled wealth giant AMP have confused the legal process, as law firms...

10 October 2019

By James Mitchell

Tasmania lawyer fined, found guilty of professional misconduct

A solicitor based in Launceston has been found guilty of professional misconduct for breaching a court order to...

04 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Solicitor arrested in connection to Sydney murder named

Fresh details have emerged following this morning’s arrest of a solicitor in Sydney’s west in connection to a...

03 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Former LSC investigator found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct

A Queensland-based lawyer, who was employed as an investigator with the state’s Legal Services Commissioner, has been...

02 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

IMF Bentham, Pipers win SEAS Sapfor forestry scheme case

The Supreme Court of NSW has found that Australian Executor Trustees (SA) Limited is liable to pay equitable...

01 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Folau vs Sandilands: How are they different?

New controversial comments from shock jock Kyle Sandilands have ensured debate about freedom of religion, which...

01 October 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy