Federal Government sues 3M for over $2 billion over PFAS contamination at defence bases
The Federal Government filed proceedings against both 3M Company and its Australian subsidiary, 3M Australia Pty Ltd.
By Henry Ea - 2 min read
The four stages of gender inequality awareness
Dr Kirstin Ferguson spent her early career in blissful ignorance of gender inequality in the workplace. Eventually, the evidence became undeniable.
By Kirstin Ferguson - 4 min read
Six minutes with Anita Will
Meet solicitor Anita Will from Kingsford Legal Centre, who has co-founded a program teaching school students how to identify sexual harassment.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
Law Society urges politicians to commit to key election issues
Establish a Human Rights Act in NSW, raise the age of criminal responsibility, and raise the rate paid to lawyers doing legal aid work –…
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
City lawyers charging five times as much as country lawyers
Clients of city-based lawyers can expect to pay up to five times what people in country areas would pay for the same document, according to…
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
New Young Lawyers President is making an impact
New President of NSW Young Lawyers, Jennifer Windsor, speaks about the legacy she plans to leave with the legal profession.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
State government offers big money for big ideas
The NSW Government is calling on creative lawyers, coders and entrepreneurs to apply for grants of up to $250,000 to develop solutions to improve access…
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
New President encourages lawyers to embrace change
Meet the 2019 President of the Law Society of NSW, Elizabeth Espinosa.
By Jane Southward - 3 min read
A new Scheme – a new opportunity to manage your risk
Professional Standards Schemes are legal instruments, approved by the Professional Standards Councils, that bind occupational associations to monitor, enforce and improve the professional standards of…
By LSJ Team - 2 min read
Hot competition in Mock Mediation final
Sydney Boys High School has been crowned champions of the Law Society of NSW’s 2018 Mock Mediation competition.
By Kate Allman - 1 min read
Gala honours female trailblazers
Hundreds of solicitors gathered at NSW Parliament on 26 November to mark the centenary of a change to the law to allow women in NSW…
By Jane Southward - 2 min read