MORE COURTS TO BACK LABOR’S TOUGHER BAIL LAWS Friday, 3 July 2026 Labor is delivering tougher consequences for crime. More offenders are being jailed and not bailed with bail refusals and revocations at record highs. That’s why the Labor Government has funded the expansion of Remote Custody Courts to Geelong, Broadmeadows, Dandenong and Ringwood. RCCs hear
A&O Shearman is sharpening its ambitions in Australia, signalling a more aggressive push against the country’s heavyweight independent firms with the appointment of veteran partner Peter McDonald as local co-managing partner. The Australian Financial Review indicated in a report that McDonald makes little attempt to disguise the firm’s intentions. Arguing that A&O Shearman’s global reach
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Thursday 2 July 2026The Australian Human Rights Commission has expressed concern about a lack of commitment by the Australian Government to address some key failings identified in a major review of Australia’s human rights performance.Every 5 years, the United Nations Human Rights Council undertakes a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of every UN member state which examines the
Addleshaw Goddard delivers 17% headline growth to maintain strong momentum Addleshaw Goddard (AG), the London-headquartered international law firm, has posted record financial performance for the 12 months to 30 April 2026: This has been a year where we have built on the firm’s strong momentum. We have delivered impressive headline growth by strengthening our client relationships,
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DLA Piper promotes Wendy Smith and Jacob Nutt to special counsel in New Zealand 2 July 2026, New Zealand – DLA Piper has promoted Wendy Smith and Jacob Nutt to special counsel in New Zealand, strengthening the firm’s capability across corporate governance, insurance, structured finance and banking. Laura Scampion, Country Managing Partner for DLA Piper in New Zealand, said the
New Zealand’s AML/CFT regime has entered a significant new phase, with the Department of Internal Affairs assuming sole supervisory control and releasing a sweeping package of 23 guidance updates. The move signals a push toward greater regulatory consistency, clearer expectations, and a more streamlined compliance landscape for reporting entities. For law firms, financial service providers,
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Buddle Findlay is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Suggate as partner Andrew Suggate becomes a partner in the Auckland financial services team, commencing 1 July 2026. Andrew specialises in financial services law, advising domestic and offshore financial services businesses on all aspects of raising and investing capital, investment structuring, financial product (including insurance)
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Key takeaways Why this matters BakerHostetler’s Community Development team brings together more than 25 attorneys from across the country who have affordable housing and tax credit transaction capabilities. The addition of Carson bolsters the dynamic group that offers a one-stop destination for clients looking for counsel on all types and forms of federal, state and
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Article source: Avant Law Not long ago, proving what happened in a personal injury case often came down to witness statements, photographs, and a police report. While those pieces of evidence still matter, they are no longer the only tools available. Located in North Orange County, Fullerton is home to approximately 137,000 residents and is
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Article source: Hadfield Stieben Doutt, Attorneys Not every personal injury claim leads to compensation. In Colorado courts, strong cases are usually supported by clear evidence, documented damages, and proof that another party’s actions caused the injury. Loveland is one of Northern Colorado’s growing communities and sits along the busy Front Range corridor. With active roadways,
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