News

• Former prime minister joins global law firm

  Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes return of former Sydney partner… International firm elects new managing partner… Latham takes experienced investigations lawyer from Covington… read more

• One firm is giving women ‘more time’

  McCullough Robertson has introduced an innovative strategy to address female lawyer retention read more

• Adelaide court development delays lead to park proposal

  The land for a new court precinct has been lying empty and derelict for decades—and the public isn’t happy read more

• Legal assistance funds can be augmented by alcohol and gambling, says ABA

  The Australian Bar Association is also suggesting funds can be sourced from speeding fines and high-income corporations. read more

• Major bank’s private banking arm to downgrade some lawyer clients

  In its latest move to boost profitability and cut costs during a period of low interest rates, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. appears to be targeting lawyers read more

• Obama nominates first Muslim federal judge

  The Latham & Watkins top partner was nominated to the US District Court for the District of Columbia. read more

• BigLaw’s competitiveness will decline, expert predicts

  George Beaton told delegates at the ALPMA conference to expect a significant decline in competitiveness if they don’t act. read more

• Panama Papers-linked Australians on the hook after ATO raids

  More than 1,000 taxpayers are under ATO investigation with up to 60 clients of six accountants contacted this week alone. read more

• Law society fires back at magistrate

  After the magistrate said that there were “[lots] of incompetent solicitors running around,” a law society president expressed his disappointment read more

• Ex-King & Wood Mallesons executive makes investment board first

  Centuria Capital has its first ever female board member – and she has plenty of legal experience read more