New laws crack down on underquoting in NSW
In a move it says supports a fairer property market, the NSW Government passed a Bill that increased penalties for underquoting, tightened the rules around…
NSW District Court and Supreme Court movers and shakers
The NSW District Court will welcome two “experienced and respected” lawyers to the bench, as a new female Supreme Court Judge of Appeal is appointed.
Lawyers urged to stay ‘cyber-safe’ ahead of Easter
Law practices in NSW are being reminded to stay alert to the threat of cyber-attacks ahead of the Easter long weekend, the legal profession’s insurer…
Australia’s first female Federal Court Chief Justice appointed
Justice Debra Mortimer will become the first female Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia, following the mandatory retirement of Chief Justice James Allsop…
Law Society pushes for access to justice to be a priority of incoming Government
The Law Society of NSW is ready to establish a “productive working relationship” with Premier-elect Chris Minns, pushing for key law and justice initiatives, including…
Family law matters take majority of Legal Aid funding in Australia, report finds
Family law matters account for 96 per cent of all Commonwealth funded matters for Legal Aid Commissions in Australia, a ground-breaking new report looking at…
‘Urgent reform of rental laws needed’, Law Society urges ahead of State Election
The Law Society of NSW is calling for reform of rental laws to address the homelessness crisis across the state, pushing for a commitment from…
What lawyers need to know about the Latitude cyber-attack
Australian financial services firm Latitude has confirmed approximately 333,000 customers and applicants have had their personal information stolen in the latest cyber-attack.
NSW peak legal bodies push for Indigenous justice funding boost
The peak bodies for NSW solicitors and barristers are calling on the next NSW Government to inject funding into Indigenous justice initiatives, including to save…
‘World’s first robot lawyer’ hit with lawsuit for practising without a license
An AI-powered “robot lawyer” marketed as having the potential to change the future of law around the world, helping millions of people with legal disputes,…
Class action launched after historic Silicon Valley Bank collapse
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US sent shockwaves through the technology industry, worried depositors and concerned global onlookers, in the second-largest bank…