Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen introduced bail reform legislation to parliament today following a Change.org petition from radio presenters Fifi Box and Brendan Fevola calling for bail reform. Dr Kathryn Daley “Rushed policy is not good policy. And we certainly should not be having radio hosts shaping bail laws. Bail laws determine people’s access to freedom
BRUSSELS—March 17, 2025—O’Melveny announced today that experienced antitrust lawyer Stéphane Frank has rejoined the firm’s Brussels office as a partner in the Antitrust and Competition Group. His arrival bolsters the team’s European capabilities and expands its worldwide roster of top-tier antitrust practitioners. For nearly 15 years, Frank has successfully handled a wide array of high-profile
LegalTech And Law AI Developments Cleary Gottlieb has acquired a generative AI product to support legal activity with the purchase of Springbok AI, the firm has announced (media release below). Springbok was founded in 2017 and its co-founder, Victoria Albrecht (pictured) joins Clearys along with 10 scientists and AI engineers. The announcement is shown below
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New data reveals a stark reality in the Australian legal profession, with top earners at major law firms enjoy salaries well above national averages, half of these same firms pay their lowest-level employees less than what’s typical in other industries. Recent figures from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency Australia (WGEA) paint a worrying picture. Of
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The Shocking Double Life of Lydia Mugambe A 49-year-old Ugandan judge who served on a United Nations tribunal has been convicted of trafficking a young woman to the UK and forcing her to work as an unpaid slave. Lydia Mugambe was found guilty of multiple serious offenses including facilitating illegal immigration, forced labor, and witness
Asia Business Law Journal Sidharth Bhasin and Rajiv Gupta recognized among the top 100 lawyers in Singapore. Singapore partners Sidharth Bhasin and Rajiv Gupta have been named to Asia Business Law Journal’s A-List 2025. This year marks the first appearance for Bhasin, and the third consecutive recognition for Gupta. The A-List recognizes the top 100 lawyers
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‘Careless People’ – How a New Zealand Lawyer Exposed Facebook’s Darkest Secrets John Bowie, LawFuel publisher Kiwi lawyer Sarah Wynn-Williams is very much in the red chair at present – sitting in the hot seat with a book about the increasingly hot-button issues involving the new nerdyverse in which we now live seemingly run by
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Multi-vehicle accidents involving trucks can be devastating, often leading to severe injuries and extensive property damage. Due to their size and weight, trucks pose a greater risk in collisions, making it crucial for victims to understand how to handle these situations. Knowing the proper steps to take, such as seeking medical attention, documenting evidence, and
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A London law firm that represented a former London police officer in a $4-million lawsuit against two women’s advocates is now suing its former client and employee alleging that the defendants conspired to set up a rival firm while still working for the plaintiff firm. Millars Lawyers Professional Corp., founded by Phillip Millar, (pictured) has
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Senior Director of Tax at Expedia Group (Transfer Pricing & International Tax) leading their global Transfer Pricing function, Dixon Hearder moves back to Baker McKenzie as a Tax Partner in Sydney. This comes off the back of only eight weeks ago, Banking & Finance Partner, Byran Paisley who rejoined the Firm from Hogan Lovells in
