News

• Police accused of misconduct lose High Court evidence appeal

  Two Victorian police officers have lost an appeal to avoid giving evidence at an anti-corruption watchdog hearing. read more

• Lighter side: Sneaky tenants bind landlord to providing birthday cake

  Tenants amend a clause in their rental agreement requiring a landlord to provide them with birthday cake. read more

• NZ Nationals in court with Eminem over campaign song copyright

  Eminem’s lawyers are claiming National Party breached copyright during their election campaign. read more

• New head in Asia-Pac for Freshfields

  Freshfields makes landmark appointment for Asia-Pac… Dentons’ investment focuses on controlling legal spend… Lawyers among biggest earners… Singer’s lawyers lobbied NZ ministers on visa application… read more

• German court rules Facebook ‘Like’ violates privacy

  The Facebook ‘Like’ button, used to user data has come under scrutiny by a German watchdog. read more

• Judge under fire for questioning a rape victim

  A Spanish judge who asked a rape victim if she ‘tried to close her legs’ has been criticised. read more

• US Attorney General asks not to be considered for Supreme Court seat

  US Attorney General Loretta Lynch has asked the White House to remove her name from consideration for the U.S. Supreme Court seat opened by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. read more

• International firm keeps CEO at the helm

  International firm re-elects CEO, appoints new chair… Law firms should aim for 40 per cent female leadership… Pow! Supreme Court says Batmobile ruling stands… read more

• Global legal outsourcer projects rapid growth

  Legal outsourcer has already seen massive growth in the Australian market and it’s showing no signs of slowing. read more

• Firm reveals global integration strategy

  Australasian Lawyer spoke to one firm about how they keep a global firm integrated. read more