Queensland has joined Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and NSW in legalising the civil union of same sex couples.
Lavan Legal has become the second law firm in a fortnight to win a major environmental award.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has developed a new iPad app which allows lawyers to organise, transport and review thousands of documents outside the office.
A major investigative report into the status of women in the legal profession has been launched by the Law Society of New South Wales.
Employers must be wary of the risks that social media present to a company's brand and reputation - especially during the Christmas party season.
Two partners have left Mallesons Stephen Jaques, including its Beijing chief representative, less than one week after the firm voted to merge with King & Wood.
A special counsel from DibbsBarker has launched a unique book aimed at fostering stronger relationships between Germany and Australia.
Fiona McLeod SC, the senior vice chairman of the Victorian Bar Council, has been recognised for her dedication to fighting against slavery, people trafficking and forced labour.
Four lawyers have won John Monash Scholarships after being assessed on the basis of leadership, intellect and "likely impact on Australia".
Russell Kennedy and Freehills have highlighted pro bono work with official functions.
The Queensland Law Society (QLS) has this week called for a greater commitment to legal aid funding from the Queensland Government in the lead up to the state election, due in March.
Clayton Utz's Stuart Clark will succeed Mallesons Stephen Jaques' Robert Milliner as chairman of the Large Law Firm Group (LLFG).
The history of law and its influence on the development of modern society is the theme of a University of Queensland (UQ) conference to be held at Brisbane's Customs House next month.
A fuller exploration into the collapse of Storm Financial and the liability of Macquarie Bank and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia will now go forward.
Australia's experts in child sexual abuse will meet today (30 November) at NSW Parliament House Theatrette to discuss the part played by the Family Law Courts in protecting children from exploitation
