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Big Law 01 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonJudge criticises Ten for ‘misleading’ comments after Lehrmann win

A discussion about costs in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation matter became tense when Justice Michael Lee accused lawyers...

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Big Law 01 May 2024 ByLauren CroftHSF launches new ‘next-generation’ global ALT practice

Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a new global Digital Legal Delivery practice, combining its emerging tech, digital...

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Big Law 01 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonAn aspiring lawyer will not be admitted into the profession after she...

An aspiring lawyer will not be admitted into the profession after she sent thousands of bizarre emails to a Chief...

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Big Law 01 May 2024 ByMalavika SanthebennurFinalists revealed for Partner of the Year Awards 2024

Lawyers Weekly and principal partner the Commonwealth Bank are pleased to announce that there are over 275 finalists at...

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Big Law 01 May 2024 ByNick WilsonATO ‘disappointed with law firms’ on use of legal privilege

PwC Australia has been criticised over its misuse of legal privilege to obscure ATO investigations, a trend the...

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Politics 01 May 2024 ByDr Chris Martin, in collaboration with UnisearchTenancy reform and the law

The need for tenancy law reforms is not just a response to changing rental dynamics, but a necessity, writes Dr Chris...

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SME Law 01 May 2024 ByGrace RobbieAre surging bankruptcy rates in Australia boosting SME M&A activity?

With Australian businesses facing record-breaking bankruptcy levels, Bartier Perry corporate partner Michael Cossetto...

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Big Law 01 May 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyMcCullough Robertson adds HSF special counsel as new partner

East coast-based firm McCullough Robertson has continued to grow its partnership ranks, adding the former Queensland...

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Corporate Counsel 30 April 2024 ByLauren CroftGovernance should not be a ‘tick-the-box’ exercise

Coupled with the wider legal profession, in-house environments are continually evolving. This includes on the governance...

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Corporate Counsel 30 April 2024 ByGrace RobbieAustralia must follow EU’s lead on stronger due diligence measures,...

The European Parliament’s recent approval of the new corporate due diligence directive has sparked calls from...

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