He’s known as one of the smartest of the Chasers on ‘The Chase,’ but barrister Shaun Wallace, objects to attempts by Australian, New Zealand and other networks removing the ‘dark’ from his title tag out of political correctness. Wallace is a barrister as well as a Chaser, as well as a part time law lecturer. […]
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National Party MP Chris Bishop is introducing a bill designed to make it easier for lawyers wot handle legal workout outside of their existing employment, which is currently regarded as misconduct under current Law Society rules. “My Lawyers and Conveyancers (Employed Lawyers Providing Free Legal Services) Amendment Bill makes a small change to allow a
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As the COVID crisis continues to hit the publicly-funded barristers in multiple jurisdictions, a UK survey has shown that almost 30 per cent may not renew their practising certificates next year. Amanda Pinto QC, chair of the Bar Council, told the Bar Standards Board that 29 per cent of legal aid practitioners and 38 per
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“I have been thoroughly impressed with not only Amanda’s skills in the Court room when making lengthy and complex submissions but her knowledge of the High Court rules and process is second to none . . ” Fiona McGregor, Barrister [adrotate banner=”89″] Keegan Alexander partner Amanda Hyde emerges as the strongest contender in the LawFuel
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Law firm Gilbert + Tobin underpaid its graduates almost $300,000 over a six year period because “crushing work hours” dragged them below the minimum hourly rate, despite their graduate salaries being among the highest in the market, a report from the Australian Financial Review reports. The firm said that around 50 graduates would be receiving
New York, July 13, 2020 — Mayer Brown has continued the expansion of its regulatory, investigations and enforcement capabilities with the arrival of prominent federal prosecutor , who joins the firm as a partner in the global White Collar Defense & Compliance and Regulatory & Investigations practice groups in New York. Previously, Ms. Parlovecchio was an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the US Attorney’s
Former Meredith Connell and Russell McVeagh litigator Michael Thomas, who worked on major prosecution against Rolls Royce some years ago has joined Quay Chambers, Auckland. He specialises in fraud law issues including anti-money laundering, internal investigations, professional discipline, regulatory proceedings, sports law, and health/medical law. He has expertise in serious and complex investigations and prosecutions
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Criminal barristers in Australia are quitting the bar as a result of the loss of work caused by the pandemic, according to a report in Melbourne’s Age newspaper. Criminal Bar Association chair Daniel Gurvich, QC, told the newspaper that there was a “profound and fairly devastating” impact on his profession, with young barristers disillusioned by
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