News

• M&A stays steady to flat: report

  A new report has revealed a relatively slight outlook on M&A for the next financial year. read more

• PNG Supreme Court judge arrested over corruption allegations

  The judge allegedly took payments from a PNG law firm accused of defrauding the government via inflated legal bills. read more

• Shepparton courthouse construction sparks concerns

  A temporary solution to the out-of-action courthouse has sparked concerns over local court services. read more

• Zeppelin's `Stairway' Cued Up for Trial Over Ripoff Claims

  The song’s not quite the same, but the opening of “Stairway to Heaven” is close enough to an obscure 1960s album track to warrant a trial that might rewrite the history of rock ’n’roll over a song-writing credit. read more

• Property the top plan to fund lawyers’ retirement

  Chambers Aussie firm of the year announced… International firm promotes IP lawyer in Singapore…  Lawyers name best legal novel ever… read more

• Australasian Law Award finalists revealed

  Australasian Lawyer reveals the finalists for the 2016 Australasian Law Awards. read more

• Firm launches flexible lawyer offering

  One firm has launched a flexible lawyer program, helping clients flexibly boost their capability. read more

• Debating and Jimmy Fallon: Five minutes with Alesia Crepin

  Baker & McKenzie partner Aleisa Crepin tells Australasian Lawyer how she ended up lawyering. read more

• 21 make partner at international law firm

  Shanghai real estate partner joins DLA Piper from Paul Hastings… Judge frees men because state defenders have no money… read more

• Weekend wrap: In-house legal teams missing out on NewLaw benefits

  Making news this week a new report has revealed NewLaw businesses are failing to access the in-house market, a leading commercial firm farewelled its longest-serving managing partner and a young commercial litigation lawyer has honoured a prominent female judge. read more