Almost half of Australian business leaders expect the cost of funding to increase over the next two to three years, according to a new global report by Allen & Overy.
While the aviation sector has a long history of large industrial disputes, the introduction of the Fair Work Act (FWA) is the reason for the latest Qantas dispute.
The Legal Services Commissioner has released a new guide outlining what he sees as the pitfalls of no win, no fee agreements.
A partnership between Canterbury City Council and Salvos Legal saw the launch of a new community legal centre in Lakemba on Saturday (29 October).
A leading human rights group has expressed outrage at the failure of Commonwealth leaders to press Sri Lanka over allegations of war crimes at this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
The Australian Corporate Lawyers Association (ACLA) has announced the finalists for the 2011 Australian In-house Lawyer Awards.
The state government's reluctance to exercise discretion in relation to driving offences in rural NSW is leading to high rates of imprisonment, according to Nicholas Cowdery QC.
Baker & McKenzie has entered an exclusive relationship with Turkish law firm Esin Attorney Partnership.
In recognition of his contribution to the betterment of law and justice in the community, Aboriginal and family law specialist Matthew Myers was awarded the 2011 President's Medal at the Law Society of NSW's Annual Members Dinner last night (27 October).
The decision to significantly reduce external legal spend has not dulled the success of the Fair Work Ombudsman, with $2.1 million in penalties arising from FWO-initiated litigation last financial year.
Sections of the legal profession are worried that junior lawyers will lose jobs as a result of Mallesons' outsourcing agreement.
The Law Society of NSW is today (29 October) hosting a Rural Issues conference in Sydney.
Former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta has pleaded not guilty to insider trading charges.
IBM employee Susan Spiteri is suing the technology company for workplace bullying and sexual harassment.
HWL Ebsworth has once again raided DLA Piper ahead of the firm's official opening in Canberra tonight (27 October).
