Commenting on the new appointment, JWS managing partner Jeremy Davis said: “I’m delighted that Alena has joined the firm. With Alena’s appointment, JWS deepens its national health and safety ...

Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel ...

“Where there are disputed questions of fact, which might be capable of resolution on an application such as this, the absence of persuasive affidavit material from a person on the plaintiff’s side ...

Shine has promoted 12 to special counsel, 16 to senior associate, and 19 to associate. All promotions were effective at the start of this week (13 January). This content is available exclusively to ...

In an unsuccessful application to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), Waterstreet said the non-publication orders for the two women should be lifted because the “prospect of reputational ...

The Supreme Court found in favour of the legal practitioners last May, but the client, Judith Odlum, appealed on the grounds Justice Richard Cavanagh failed to find the advice was negligent and caused ...

“Their dedication to our clients has been instrumental in driving our firm’s success, and we look forward to their many more contributions in the years to come. This year has been particularly ...

A proposed law in Queensland, which has sparked heated debate, would grant residents the right to use lethal force to protect their homes. However, this measure has drawn strong criticism from lawyers ...

In October, the provider released its Australian Market Pulse Report, outlining the number of Australians who are uncomfortable with their lawyers using AI;in November, the Changing Legal Landscape ...

The client of Jonathan Hai Song Lu, principal of SHL and Associates, reportedly told him he would “make an easy $50,000” if he loaned her $300,000 so her company could demonstrate solvency in ...

Slater & Gordon has filed a class action against NRMA over its alleged “loyalty tax”, which was built into base premiums to offset any discounts for being a long-term customer.

Pedersen’s career started almost 30 years ago as a legal assistant before working her way up from an administrative role while studying law. She has been a practising lawyer for 25 years, 14 of which ...