An emerging trend is that of female lawyers leaving large law firms to commence their own practices. While capitalizing on the high demand for clients unavailable during typical business hours and find legal services unaffordable, they are finding more time to look after their kids while closing the growing legal aid gap. ..

The Family and Federal Circuit Courts have been spared the full force of the budget axe, despite being in line for cuts of up to $30 million…

THE federal government is about to face moves in the Senate for an inquiry into whether its fee increases for the federal courts will reduce access to justice…