News

• Leaders can inspire passion without unleashing hate

  The workplace can be microcosm of the world, says Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane. read more

• Brexit triggers Aussie M&A slowdown

  Australia is likely to see slow M&A market for the remainder of 2016, following last week’s Brexit. read more

• ANU law professor breaks major glass ceiling

  Despite the feat, however, the professor remains modest. read more

• Lighter Side: Texas lawyer’s weird viral ad hooks clients

  While many lawyers diligently try to maintain professional decorum, Texas criminal Lawyer Bryan Wilson doesn’t mind being unconventional – and it has brought him a throng of followers and clients read more

• Global IPO market patchy but Australia, NZ show strength

  International firm announces merger… Clyde & Co adds to partnership in Hong Kong… Apple sued by Chinese media regulator… read more

• Firm acts on $260m capital raising

  One firm has acted for a major REIT in a $260m fully underwritten institutional placement and entitlement offer. read more

• 19-year-old’s free robot lawyer beats tons of parking tickets

  The young programmer’s creation has helped overturn 160,000 parking tickets in London and New York. read more

• Aussie judge to lead PNG campus violence inquiry

  A commission has been created after escalating violence in universities sees a student killed and buildings razed. read more

• Asia-Pac turnover soars at international firm

  KWM promotes a dozen to partner in Australia… White & Case expands international footprint… Robot lawyer defeats 160,000 parking penalties… read more

• CLC teams up with RPA

  A Redfern Legal Centre lawyer is providing legal assistance to patients at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. read more