What's Justice Lee's golf handicap

Major staff cuts on table at Victorian magistrates court, threatening Allan government’s crime crackdown | Victoria | The Guardian

Maurice Blackburn strikes deal with staff after 12-month stand-off [AFR paywall]

The workers’ rights law firm has reached a deal with staff, which includes pay rises of up to 12.5 per cent over three years.

Hey Hey it’s court day! Daryl Somers’ latest legal fight [SMH paywall]

The former TV star has faded from Australia’s TV screens. But not from the courts.

Justice Lee's golfing getaway — Capital Brief [paywall]

Results of applications for special leave to appeal determined yesterday (5 grants out of 29 matters)

Austlii has now completed its High Court of Australia - Seminal Case Files project. When the database was launched last year it contained documents

relating to 8 seminal cases, it now contains documents relating to 37 seminal cases (along with files from 31 other related cases - such as cases appealed from). There are 3,155 documents included in the database, totalling 72,039 pages, including: affidavits with exhibits, transcripts, orders/order sheets, submissions, notices of motion, statements of claim, chamber summons, bills of costs, maps and photographs.

Long hours, distant targets: Lawyers are getting a raw deal [AFR paywall]

Demanding billable hours targets can make law firms unpleasant and stressful working environments. But there are better ways.

Event (in person) - 8 May 2025 - 2025 Margaret Stone Lecture | UNSW Sydney

In the second Margaret Stone Lecture, The Honourable Justice Nye Perram will consider Private Property and Public Rights: a new phenomenon?

Law firm reaches $160m deal with Trump as industry divide deepens [AFR paywall]

New York firm Milbank committed $160 million to White House-friendly initiatives after the administration raised concerns about DEI and its pro bono practice.