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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Mental health improves amid COVID-19 restrictions
While the legal profession adjusts to remote working conditions and scales back on its connectivity with colleagues, lawyers have reported improvements in mental health – ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Jul 2020
Roundtable of legal experts addresses sexual harassment
As the profession reels from the recent Dyson Heydon revelations, the Law Council of Australia held a national roundtable to address the prevalence of sexual harassment
LCA concerned ASIO Act amendments will be an overreach
The design of intrusive and coercive powers held by intelligence operatives like ASIO may remain secretive but it must also be proportionate, a major legal body said.
Top 10 post-COVID predictions for law
As the Australian and global economies move from the COVID-19 crisis and into new realities, the legal profession should prepare for a suite of changes to the business.
SME LAW • Thu, 09 Jul 2020
Victoria postpones start of jury trials as cases soar
Hopes of returning juries to criminal trials have been slashed as Victoria sees a major upswing in the number of infected COVID-19 cases.
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Jul 2020
Trade expert weighs in on how to repair China tariffs
While tensions between the two countries continue to escalate, an expert has weighed in on how to repair the trade disputes between Australia and China.
SME LAW • Wed, 08 Jul 2020
Firms should be taking proactive steps to address sexual harassment
Legal workplaces should be taking proactive steps to address sexual harassment in a bid to create a culture that is supportive of victims, rather than wait until after a ...
SME LAW • Tue, 07 Jul 2020
Australia offers safe haven amid controversial national security laws
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia is actively considering offering safe haven to Hong Kong residents following the passing of controversial laws.
LCA calls for review of prohibited items in immigration detention centres
Australia’s major legal body has fought on behalf of immigration detainees for the right to use a mobile phone, which is instrumental in accessing critical legal advice
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jul 2020