New Chief Justice for TAS

Appointments to the Supreme Court of Tasmania | Premier of Tasmania

The Governor has appointed Mr Chris Shanahan SC as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania, and Judge Kate Cuthbertson SC as a puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.

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‘Adult-time laws impact Indigenous kids more’ [The Australian paywall]

There is ‘no evidence’ David Crisafulli’s youth justice reforms will reduce crime, Queensland Bar Association says.

Nine star and news boss sue company in wake of culture review [SMH paywall]

Senior reporter Airlie Walsh launched legal action days after the company’s sacked Queensland news boss complained to the Fair Work Commission.

‘Huge win’ in battle over iconic eastern suburbs pub [SMH paywall]

A bid to transform a “much-loved” Sydney pub has been knocked back in court.

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Coalition mulls crackdown on litigation-funded class actions [AFR paywall]

Litigation funders are worried about a crackdown on class action funding if the Coalition wins next year’s election.

Herbert Smith Freehils’ Tony Damian poached by rival [AFR paywall]

Damian is set to join Ashurst, in what’s expected to be viewed as a major coup for the Paul Jenkins-led firm.

Clayton Utz M&A partner Niro Ananda set to resign; KWM eyed [AFR paywall]

Sources suggested on Tuesday that Ananda was headed to rival law firm King & Wood Mallesons. A KWM spokesman declined to comment.

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