A new roadmap calls for animals to be recognised in law as victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, arguing that a system which treats pets…
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
Former barrister Richard Scruby SC appointed to the Supreme Court of New South Wales
By Francisco Silva - 1 min read
A joint effort involving the state and federal governments, as well as the Inner City Legal Centre, has secured four years of funding for a…
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
The law reform commission will consider whether current safeguards on judicial impartiality go far enough.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court will continue to fast-track urgent family law matters under the COVID-19 list system implemented in April.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
St Catherine’s School for girls have beat out the competition and won the Law Society of NSW’s annual Mock Trial competition.
By Anwen Gardner - 2 min read
The Law Society of NSW hosts the Specialist Accreditation Week online with more than 280 participants and 58 speakers covering a range of topics.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 2 min read
A legal chatbot that assists clients with straightforward matters has started its job at Marrickville Legal Centre.
By LSJ Team - 2 min read
The state government has declared its intention to build a “swifter and more convenient justice system” by investing more than $150 million in courts and…
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
Two NSW-based practitioners were appointed to the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court in November.
By LSJ Team - 2 min read
Experts say cyber criminals are attacking small law firms and taking advantage of their vulnerabilities, as lawyers increasingly shift their practices online during the pandemic.
By Stephanie Gardiner - 3 min read