News

• Police sue prosecutor for defamation

  A Baltimore prosecutor cannot be charged for actions which she took as a prosecutor and which have been validated by other parties, her lawyers argue. read more

• Baker & McKenzie announces 8 per cent revenue rise

  Clifford Chance to replace office with association … HSF’s Gilchrist commits to gender pay equality… read more

• All-female law firm making waves

  The law firm says they provide a more personal service to a community that has welcomed them with open arms. read more

• Final week to enter Fast Firms

  The search for Australia’s fastest-growing firms of 2016 has entered its final week read more

• Strange cases and organometallic chemistry

  Five minutes with David Koedyk, Baldwins Law associate, on his strangest cases and how he combined his love of science with his career as a lawyer. read more

• Judge leaves bench after alleged courtroom misconduct

  The judge, who was facing the possibility of removal, has resigned and agreed never to seek a judicial position again. read more

• Tech mega deals hit record high

  Global big-ticket tech deals hit new record… Allens adds Creed to banking team… Fans launch lawsuit over Aussie singer’s “lacklustre” gig… read more

• Chief justice weighs in on Federal-Family courts merger

  Chief Justice Diana Bryant has come out in support of a full merger between the Federal Circuit Court and the Family Court, following the court’s backroom functions merger. read more

• Law firm advises on 4 major VIC and QLD real estate deals

  Australia’s capital transaction volume, specifically in the office sector of the real estate space, remains strong, the firm notes. read more

• Lighter Side: Compassionate judge goes viral twice

  The judge, who earlier went viral for her outrage over a seemingly pants-less defendant, gives the world a tearjerker this time. read more