Legal spin: what to do when PR disasters strike
PR experts are urging law firms to step up their reputation-management efforts.
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
AML regulation looms over the profession
Late in 2024, the Australian Federal Parliament passed significant legislative changes that will extend anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations over legal services – as…
By Gary Hughes - 17 min read
The Pacific Legal Network celebrates 25 years in a unique position
With a broad reach and diverse membership, the Pacific Legal Network holds a special position in the international legal landscape.
By Cat Woods - 9 min read
Pathways to pro bono
The Journal speaks with three solicitors about the importance of pro bono and why they believe lawyers should experience this part of our justice system.
By Francisco Silva - 20 min read
New app gives lawyers and consumers tools to kick off complaints
Hear Me Out, launched recently by NSW Attorney General Michael Daley, enables lawyers and consumers to access AI-powered tools to ascertain where and how to…
By Cat Woods - 6 min read
The future of Magnitsky laws
Will the achievements of the Global Magnitsky Act be diluted by a new world order?
By Cat Woods - 9 min read
Out of the shadows: Lawyers on the front line against elder abuse
Silently pervasive and often difficult to detect, elder abuse is a hidden shame, affecting some of the nation’s most vulnerable people. How is the legal…
By Wendy Yang - 21 min read
A change in adoption practice: the appointment of lawyers for children
Until recently, children have rarely been represented in adoption proceedings. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of NSW reissued a practice note which places a greater…
By Kerri Phillips and Matthew Levy - 5 min read
Chevron’s pursuit of US lawyer Steven Donziger
The case against the US lawyer raises broader questions about SLAPPs, both in Australia and abroad.
By Cat Woods - 6 min read
Constitutional law conference an opportunity for reflection and engagement
This year promises discussions of important developments in the High Court, Federal Court and state courts and an overview of the key public law debates…
By Cat Woods - 7 min read
‘State-sanctioned torture’: women with disability continue to suffer forced sterilisation
Involuntary (also referred to as forced or coerced) sterilisation has been addressed intermittently in parliament and media, but to no avail as far as legislative…
By Cat Woods - 8 min read