Xenith IP accepts IPH's $192m takeover offer
An epic three-way tussle in the sleepy IP sector has been settled.
Aim for agility, says new law firm boss
DLA Piper's managing partner is a fan of working from home, but says there is a trust factor involved.
High Court rejects pro-life protest appeal
The High Court has ruled safety buffer zones outside abortion clinics in Victoria and Tasmania are valid.
Criminal law review to target boards, executives
The federal government has ordered a comprehensive review of white-collar crime laws, with the aim of making it easier to sheet home responsibility for misconduct to senior executives and directors.
Porter orders review of religious freedom laws
Laws which impact on religious freedoms will be examined by Australia's main law reform body as part of federal government's push to update anti-discrimination laws.
Two more 'Hayne' judges appointed to Federal Court
Two more "Hayne judges" have been appointed by the federal government to handle the fallout from the banking royal commission
Porter plays Black Knight after missing holy grail
Attorney-General Christian Porter has suffered a bruising loss on family law reform.
ASIC faces hurdle with 'fairness' prosecutions
ASIC's move to prosecute business for not being "fair" has been met with scepticism by leading lawyers.
Why premium law firms are falling behind
The focus on chasing high-priced legal work is backfiring and premium law firms are being blindsided by new entrants.
Freehills lawyer investigated
The president-elect of the Law Council has stepped aside over an allegation of 'inappropriate behaviour'.
