News

• The value of unique content in a contracting industry

  Strategic imperatives are fundamental to the success of your firm’s marketing strategy, writes Leticia Mooney. read more

• How Mercy Health champions breastfeeding at work

  Mercy Health has received the seal of approval from the Australian Breastfeeding Association for championing breastfeeding in the workplace. read more

• Grads launch first Aussie case guide

  Graduate lawyers have launched the first book looking at the most frequently cited cases in Australian law. read more

• Magistrate in hot water over talkback radio comments

  A NSW magistrate has come under fire after he was identified as a caller on and ABC breakfast program. read more

• Lighter side: Half-naked tweets leave Tokyo High Court judge in a bind

  The judge was warned that he was “lowering the dignity of judges”. read more

• Major firm representing Adnan Syed

  Syed, of Serial fame, has been granted a retrial after serving 16 years in prison for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee. read more

• Judge explains Pistorius’ parole eligibility decision

  After being re-sentenced for murder, the Paralympian could serve just half of a six-year sentence. read more

• Law firm study predicts China outbound M&A will buck global trend

  New book highlights 200 notable Australian Law judgments… Former HSF pro bono head joins DLA Piper… read more

• Mental health: ‘we’re not there yet,’ advocate says

  One advocate for changing attitudes in the legal profession says law firms still have a long way to go. read more

• Ashurst posts substantial decline in revenue

  Despite key issues driving down results, the firm has a positive outlook for the new financial year. read more