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Fri Apr 07 2017Judge raps silk for calling Seven ‘one of the biggest boys’ clubs’ - Top human rights silk Julian Burnside QC was reprimanded in court yesterday for accusing Seven of being “one of the country’s biggest boys’ clubs” as he continued his defence of the former lover of Seven West Media boss Tim Worner.
Criminal barrister looks back on a blind man's bluff - Carl Synnerdahl was a professional criminal. He was a very active criminal. He was a "heavy''. His lengthy criminal record chronicled many occasions when his planning of crimes had failed. A stretch in prison, therefore, was just looked upon as being an occupational hazard.
Lifeline for NSW community legal centres - The Law Society of NSW has applauded the state government’s decision to provide a $6 million ‘rescue package’ to community legal centres.
Diverse views aplenty on the future of legal profession - Several industry experts have shared what they believe will be the biggest challenges for the legal profession in years to come, demonstrating varied standpoints on diversity, the future of mid-tiers, cyber-security, artificial intelligence, technology, mental health and collaborations, to name a few.