Regulation

Australia cannot ‘drop the ball’ on family and domestic violence measures

Given the range of pandemic-inspired issues with FV and DV, the Senate must ensure it has not missed an opportunity to...

26 May 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Are dirty deals being done over a COVID-19 vaccine?

While global scientists and medical researchers race to find a cure for the coronavirus, the greater challenge may be...

21 May 2020

By Nicole Murdoch

Changes to Legal Services Award sought amid COVID-19

Thirteen law firms have requested changes to Fair Work rules in light of coronavirus, with one legal advocacy group...

21 May 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Class actions are increasingly seen as lucrative profit-making opportunities’

Defendant firms have welcomed the parliamentary inquiry into litigation funders, countering the scepticism espoused by...

20 May 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Pointless, partisan’: Plaintiff firms slam litigation funding inquiry

Australia’s class action space is among the best in the world and Parliament should recognise this, say plaintiff...

19 May 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

HSF hires partner from NRF

Herbert Smith Freehills has expanded its financial services regulatory practice with the addition of a partner from...

19 May 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Criticism of litigation funding based on ‘misinformation’

Global litigation funder Omni Bridgeway has welcomed Attorney-General Christian Porter’s new parliamentary inquiry,...

18 May 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Amal Clooney: Australia can be a ‘global leader on human rights’

Renowned barrister Amal Clooney has urged Australia to adopt laws that lead the world in defending human rights.

15 May 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Law firms in top 5 most-breached sectors (and the threat is increasing)

Lawyers are prime targets for economically or financially motivated actors, writes Mark Goudie.

15 May 2020

By Mark Goudie

Online courts: Temporary solution or a new model of justice?

Moving court hearings online can facilitate the just, quick and cheap resolution of commercial disputes using widely...

14 May 2020

By Fiona McLay