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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]
BigLaw makes cuts, prepares for COVID-19 impacts
In the span of a couple of weeks, Australian BigLaw firms went from no changes to major cuts on partner draws and spending freezes amid coronavirus financial panic
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Apr 2020
‘Fundamentally unsound’: ACT government removes jury trials
The ACT government has enacted legislation to remove the right of the accused to a trial by jury in a move that has alarmed the law society.
BigLaw firm cuts back on 50% of partner draws
Yet another Australian firm has confirmed it has cut back on partner drawings and will be reviewing further scenarios amid changes spurred by COVID-19.
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020
Melbourne-based start-up moves into US market
Coghlan Duffy + Co has assisted Drawboard, a Melbourne-based start-up, to secure a $9 million capital raise to facilitate its growth into the US.
SME LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020
National firm confirms partner spending cuts, freeze on spending
Following the news of MinterEllison partner cuts, another firm has confirmed with Lawyers Weekly that partner profits and distribution will be impacted by COVID-19.
High Court sets date for George Pell decision
The High Court of Australia will hand down its decision on whether Cardinal George Pell’s final bid for freedom has been successful.
Inquiry into Magnitsky-style laws moves digital
The Australian government said it will push ahead with an inquiry into the laws governing human rights abuses despite the spread of COVID-19.
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Melinda Upton named Minds Count’s new chair
The former co-managing partner of a major global law firm has been elected as the new chair of national not-for-profit organisation Minds Count.
Post-coronavirus could erase need for courtrooms altogether
Coronavirus restrictions will successfully challenge entrenched views and traditions in firms and will make for a better profession, according to the Law Society of South ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2020