Banks win appeal rights over APRA
The government's bank accountability regime will allow executives to appeal APRA decisions to the courts, after David Gonski helped broker a deal for the banks.
Kiefel takes thinly veiled swipe at politicians
A line-up of some of the nation's most prominent barristers were prodded by the High Court on Tuesday.
Pascoe to lead Family Court
John Pascoe will become the new Family Court chief justice, despite turning 70 at the end of next year - giving the government flexibility to pursue reforms.
Baker McKenzie poaches Gilbert+Tobin partner
Law firm Baker McKenzie has lured Gilbert + Tobin's debt capital markets guru Duncan McGrath.
Decades to 'arrange affairs': Kiefel
High Court chief justice Susan Kiefel has highlighted that 25 years have passed since the High Court gave its last landmark ruling on dual citizenship.
Skype homeland's robot dilemma
Estonia, the country which hosts NATO's cyber-defence centre, is trying to stay ahead of the pack in regulating robotics.
High Court precedent bodes ill for MPs
The last time a senator with dual citizenship defended their eligibility before the High Court, they lost. This time, it is more complicated...
Norton Rose, HDY nut out terms, set merger go live date
Law firms Norton Rose Fulbright and local entity Henry Davis York have set a December 1 go live date for their merger.
Maurice Blackburn launches CBA class action
Maurice Blackburn has launched a class action against CBA for the AUSTRAC debacle following IMF Bentham's announcement that its funding is n...
Brandis defends 'rule of law'
Attorney-General George Brandis has used his keynote speech to open the International Bar Association to launch a fierce defence of the rule...
