The case that changed me – Christopher Daniels
Christopher Daniels has been a solicitor for Legal Aid since 2015, specialising in youth justice. He has worked in a number of areas including civil…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 2 min read
Criminalising coercion
Domestic violence laws deal with physical abuse – but what about unseen manipulation and control?
By Amy Dale - 8 min read
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Recession proof? How law firms are weathering COVID-19
By Sam McKeith - 6 min readAs the economy takes a dive, law firms are finding ways to weather a slump in demand for legal services.
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What works when policing a pandemic?
By Paul Maley - 7 min readAs COVID-19 has surged around the globe, the only things matching its pace have been countless new laws and regulations being enacted to control it….
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Secret’s out: The truth about Australian privacy law
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min readA string of groundbreaking complaints is shining a light on privacy. Australia is being left behind in the information age.
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Class actions and litigation funding: the new state of play in Australia
By Katie Walsh - 7 min readIn June, Victoria became the first Australian jurisdiction to allow contingency fees in class actions. Experts are split as to what impacts the move will…
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Opinions on high
By Kate Allman - 7 min readMedia commentary surrounding the Australian High Court appears to have surged in 2020. Controversial decisions such as the Indigenous “aliens” case and overturned Pell conviction…
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Heads in the cloud: the future of law school learning
By Katie Walsh - 7 min readThe COVID-19 pandemic has posed huge challenges for the university sector, with many law schools struggling to stay afloat as international student numbers drop off…
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How do you really change a workplace culture?
By Catherine Fox - 7 min readToxic cultures are still far too common in law firms, but experts advise that prevention is better than cure when it comes to tackling poor…
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Bail out: criminal courts face uphill battle
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min readThe criminal justice system almost ground to a halt in recent months. It has caused delays so severe that human rights questions are being raised.
A splendid mix
Lawyer James Stewart says there’s nothing better than a classic dry gin, with good quality tonic and a hint of citrus. He tells us how his…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 4 min read
The case that changed me – Christopher Daniels
Christopher Daniels has been a solicitor for Legal Aid since 2015, specialising in youth justice. He has worked in a number of areas including civil…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 2 min read
