US law firm settles copyright lawsuit over alleged court filing plagiarism

The lawsuit alleged that attorneys from the firm copied a court filing from a smaller firm

Employment rates for law graduates reach decade high: American Bar Association

Data shows 85.6 percent of graduates secured full-time jobs within ten months of graduation

US senate approves reauthorization of surveillance program amidst privacy concerns

The program allows the conduct of surveillance abroad using data from US digital infrastructures

French skincare giant L'Occitane wins legal battle in the US against mass arbitration claims

The company was not bound by arbitration agreements with these consumers: court

Thomson Geer confirms role in Bruce Lehrmann defamation suit

The firm helped secure a positive outcome for Network Ten

New partners join PCL Lawyers in Sydney

The additions bolster the firm’s building and construction law, commercial litigation, and insolvency offerings

Need for DV assistance ticking up, Legal Aid NSW says

Demand is expected to soar further with the introduction of coercive control laws later this year

Top young stars of Australia's legal profession for 2024 unveiled

73 lawyers displayed outstanding passion for the law and all-around expertise in their field

Wave of law firm mergers sweeps across the UK despite declining firm numbers

Notable deals were announced in Merseyside, the East Midlands, the South East, and East Anglia

PROFILES

Emma Hearne talks the role of lawyers when power over people’s lives is held by a few

Sarah Barker also discusses what she’ll bring from MinterEllison to her new role at Pollination

Rob Glass also tells us which Coachella acts he was excited for this year

Shaun Whittaker believes that lawyers need to better spotlight the role they play in the transaction ecosystem

FEATURES

Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

The leading organisations supporting the legal profession in Australia and NZ for 2023

35 legal service providers were named as the best support partners the profession could have

Don't miss the chance to be a top service provider

Legal vendors across Australia and New Zealand only have until Friday to put themselves forward

What are the best ways to combat employee exhaustion?

Why unlimited time off is a 'giant pain in the neck'