Federal Court refuses to order deemed service via man’s then-lawyers

Judge instead allows substituted service through email, WhatsApp

Federal Court finds lawyers’ conduct in bankruptcy case ‘unfortunate’

Judge says failures to communicate, appear at hearings, explain delays are ‘highly regrettable’

New Victoria Court of Appeal president commits to intellectual rigour

State’s ex-chief justice, High Court justices attend Justice Rowena Orr’s ceremonial sitting

NSW judge seeks to block judicial commission investigation request

Local Court deputy chief judge has long been embroiled in a bout with the chief justice

Law Council sides with parliamentary committee on limiting ACIC powers

The committee recently wrapped up a review of the commission’s new framework

Top women in law in Australia and New Zealand revealed for 2026

Elite Women this year are changing workplace structures around them

WA’s new anti-discrimination laws remove exemptions for judges, MPs

This is the most significant reform of WA equal opportunity laws in 40 years: Premier Roger Cook

Tasmania Supreme Court releases guidelines for generative AI use

Non-compliant lawyers may face Legal Profession Board proceedings, personal cost orders

NSW Supreme Court bans former Rex chairman over profit forecast

Lim Kim Hai must pay $800k after admitting directors’ duty and disclosure breaches

PROFILES

What members prioritise informs the organisation’s focus, the org’s Australian group co-lead says

The Baker McKenzie senior lawyer explains how people can better protect data in this day and age

The senior lawyer talks her work on data centres and how she’s constantly learning on the job

She also shares why it’s important for her to be in the classroom as a leader

INTERNATIONAL

Law firm for seven celebrities’ claim against British tabloid goes bankrupt

Claimants include Prince Harry, Liz Hurley, Elton John, his spouse David Furnish

Law firm for seven celebrities’ claim against British tabloid goes bankrupt
Cheese importer in New Jersey assails US tariffs on Canadian imports

No president should have power to pull dormant statute off the shelf: Liberty Justice ​Center CEO

Cheese importer in New Jersey assails US tariffs on Canadian imports
BarkerGilmore report gives benchmarks for Chicago in-house legal pay

Median total compensation is US$1M for GCs, US$487K for managing counsel, US$353K for senior counsel

BarkerGilmore report gives benchmarks for Chicago in-house legal pay
Legal groups around the globe reaffirm the international rule of law

Joint statement calls out attempts to undermine international courts

Legal groups around the globe reaffirm the international rule of law
Report stresses need for justice system that’s holistic, not siloed

‘Civil and administrative justice systems remain undeveloped’: Oxford University professor

Report stresses need for justice system that’s holistic, not siloed

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Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

The leading organisations supporting the legal profession in Australia and NZ for 2023

35 legal service providers were named as the best support partners the profession could have

Don't miss the chance to be a top service provider

Legal vendors across Australia and New Zealand only have until Friday to put themselves forward

What are the best ways to combat employee exhaustion?

Why unlimited time off is a 'giant pain in the neck'