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Law firm office manager steals millions
A former office manager of a law firm in Fremantle, south of Perth, is facing jail after admitting to stealing more than A$2m from her employer.
New study questions implications of courtroom video links
Prisoners in Australia are concerned that the growing use of video links for courtroom appearances might have an impact on the quality of justice they receive.
HSF launches new hub in Melbourne with 50-lawyer team
The firm is following up its Shanghai opening with another low-cost legal services centre in Melbourne.
White & Case lands team from HSF for Aus launch
The New York-headquartered firm has taken ten partners from Herbert Smith Freehills to open in Australia.
Australian IP consortium becomes third firm listed on ASX
A consortium of two intellectual property law firms has dared to defy its predecessors and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Can't buy me love - tech tops pay in work-life balance survey
New research has found that lawyers in Australia view new technology and flexible working conditions as more important for their work-life balance than remuneration.
White & Case to launch in Australia
The firm is reportedly looking to poach up to 14 partners from major rivals in Australia to kick off its own Melbourne office.
Top law firm warns Aus firms on data breach program
Jones Day has warned that Australian companies need to create and implement data breach programs, and fast, lest they face increased risk of aggressive litigation.
Minter Ellison promotes 13 partners in record-making round
The Australia-based international firm has lifted 13 new lawyers into its partnership.
Australian firms cutting back on partner headcounts
A recent survey has discovered that Australian law firms are shedding far more partners than they are gaining.
King & Wood Mallesons promotes 12 to Australian partnership
The latest Australian promotion round is the largest at the firm in the last five years.
Australian law firm boss named next ICC vice-chairman
Corrs Chambers Westgarth chief executive and partner John Denton has been chosen to succeed Sunil Bharti Munil as the latter moves up to become chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce.
Barristers have bigger pay gap than any other profession, survey finds
A new taxable income study from the Australian National University has measured the gender pay gap among Australian barristers at a staggering 184 per cent.
PwC pushes Aussie growth
Professional services giant PwC has boosted its Australian operation with the addition of five new senior partners to its legal services team.
Australians back legal aid as federal election looms
A recent poll has uncovered overwhelming support for legal aid as funding cuts continue to narrow eligibility criteria.
Allens CIO bets on Australian legal sector AI boom
The chief information officer at Australian law firm Allens believes that the rise of AI at large law firms in the country is fast approaching, but is sceptical that such technology will replace human jobs.
Should lawyers learn how to code?
A group of Sydney-based lawyers recently took part in a one-day coding workshop designed to teach them how to create and assess 'smart contracts' for clients.
Former lawyer made ANZ Bank CFO
Michelle Jablko has been appointed chief financial officer at ANZ Bank, the only woman to hold the position at a big four bank.
Australian legal industry bosses set to challenge homeless crisis
Thousands of Australia's top legal, business, and community leaders will join the fight against homelessness by sleeping out in the elements next month.
Former CC Sydney head launches boutique
Clifford Chance's former Sydney managing partner Mark Pistilli has launched a new corporate boutique.