Does attending the 2025 Golden Gavel count as CPD?
Six finalists battled the cold early start and each other to see who will take out the top prize at the 2025 Golden Gavel.
‘An inland tsunami’: Solicitors on frontline of Central West flooding
As flood waters recede across the NSW Central West and residents begin to confront the colossal rebuild, legal questions relating to insurance and financial hardship…
New safeguards for criminal defence lawyers
Criminal defence lawyers in NSW will now have greater protection from threats and reprisals after new laws passed in Parliament this week, affording them the…
The US Supreme Court: A rogue court in a fragile democracy
The latest American polls show confidence in the US Supreme Court has plummeted, and this, according to a leading legal academic, was brought into sharp relief…
NSW passes landmark coercive control reform
The NSW Government’s landmark coercive control bill has overcome its final hurdle, passing Parliament after two-and-a-half years of “unprecedented” community consultation and inquiry.
Former lawyer discovers likely tomb of Cleopatra
Dr Kathleen Martinez, a criminal lawyer turned archaeologist, may be close to finding Cleopatra’s lost tomb after discovering a 1.3km tunnel under an ancient temple…
Medibank breach ransom revealed and NSW agencies forced to report hacks
With millions of Australians living out their worst data breach nightmares following the unscrupulous hack on Medibank, the NSW Government will introduce a Bill to…
New book reveals tips for interviewing vulnerable suspects
A new book co-authored by some of Australia’s leading academics in psychology and criminology, aims to challenge stereotypes about criminal suspects and create a fairer…
Trouble looms for Democrats as US voters head to the polls
The US midterm elections are nearing and according to President Joe Biden, the looming contest for control of the House, the Senate and governorships around…
Courts upgraded to support victims of domestic and sexual violence
Critical upgrades have been made to 45 courthouses across metropolitan and regional NSW, as part of a $9 million investment to create safe spaces for…
New podcast provides window into the NSW justice system
Have you ever felt confused by the reasoning behind sentencing practices in the criminal justice system? A new podcast by the NSW Sentencing Council has…