Dispute resolution

Walter Sofronoff questions need for universal ethical code at Ciarb lecture

Walter Sofronoff questions need for universal ethical code at Ciarb lecture

Codes of ethics worldwide tend to share common foundation, mediator-arbitrator notes in speech

New class action filings continue to decline, KWM report finds

New class action filings continue to decline, KWM report finds

Class actions are shifting away from securities and toward consumer and regulatory claims, KWM says

Law Society Northern Territory urges immediate action to support legal aid

Law Society Northern Territory urges immediate action to support legal aid

Legal Aid NT, North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency should be adequately funded, society says

Personal Injury Commission orders insurer to reinstate claimant's weekly benefits

Personal Injury Commission orders insurer to reinstate claimant's weekly benefits

The insurer suspended the claimant’s benefits after refusing a psychometric meeting

Landmark changes to sexual consent laws in Queensland now effective

Landmark changes to sexual consent laws in Queensland now effective

Changes introduce affirmative model of consent, make 'stealthing' a circumstance of non-consent

HFW poaches group from JWS

HFW poaches group from JWS

Two new partners join HFW's Melbourne office