Eleanor Whyte from our Sustainability & Climate Change team presented to clients in Melbourne this morning about the carbon price scheme, the timing of the scheme's implementation, and how businesses can pass their increased carbon costs on to their customers.

There are a large number of reforms on the agenda for superannuation in Australia, many of which will directly affect employers.

Law firm Lander & Rogers has won the 2012 BRW Client Choice Awards for Best Law Firm (revenue $50M - $200M) and Best Firm rated by the Finance & Insurance Sector.

The 2012 edition of Best Lawyers has recognised a number of Lander & Rogers' lawyers as being "Best Lawyers in Australia" in their respective fields

The validity of Family Court Orders made in relation to de facto property matters or financial agreements entered into by de facto couples between 1 March 2009 and 11 February 2012 may now be in doubt.

In late 2011, the NSW Parliament passed legislation which significantly changes the way pollution incidents are to be reported and managed in NSW. Aspects of the legislation are now due to commence and impose new notification and reporting requirements on environment protection licensees, or anyone whose activities cause or threaten material harm to the environment.

Congratulations to Daniel Kaufman from Lander & Rogers' Family & Relationship Law group, who recently gained specialist accreditation Family Law.

Lander & Rogers announced that it has launched an initiative called Women's Business, which is focussed on the firm's female client contacts and female staff who aspire to sit on company boards.

Lander & Rogers announced that OH&S specialist, Leveasque Peterson, has joined the firm's national Workplace Relations & Safety team as a partner in their Melbourne office.

On 2 September 2011 the High Court granted the Bendigo TAFE special leave to appeal the decision of a majority of the Full Court of the Federal Court regarding adverse action against a trade union delegate.

New pre-litigation obligations applicable to certain federal civil proceedings have been introduced by the Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 (Cth).

The recent Sweetwater case provides some interesting guidance on the kinds of security that the Land and Environment Court considers will satisfy the requirements of section 93F(3)(g) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act.

FWA's decision to allow retail employers to reduce the existing 3-hour casual minimum engagement period for certain casual employees has been stayed.

Law firm Lander & Rogers has made a significant move to bolster its financial services capability, with a seven-person team from Freehills set to join the firm's Melbourne office.

Lander & Rogers has been recognised as one of the top Australian firms for work/life balance in the 2011 ALB Employer of Choice survey.

Lander & Rogers has been nominated as a finalist in the 2011 BRW Client Choice Awards, category Best Law Firm (revenue $50M to $200M).

Lander & Rogers has revised its parental leave policy and now offers staff to up to 20 weeks' paid leave, setting a new high watermark for the legal sector.

There have been a number of recent changes to the planning system, which should help to speed up the appeal process in NSW.

The Federal Court has confirmed an employer's right to monitor an employee's internet use on an employer-owned computer, even if the employee is logged on at home, after work hours, and using his or her own internet connection.

Two interesting decisions have been recently handed down by the Courts which have implications for liquidators and other insolvency professionals.

The Sons of Gwalia Act amendments - what are the implications for insurers?

Congratulations to Lander & Rogers' 2010 graduates who are now "Australian lawyers".

Lander & Rogers has appointed two new Special Counsel to its national Property, Projects & Infrastructure team.

Lander & Rogers has made three new senior appointments to its Melbourne and Sydney offices.

Lander & Rogers has been ranked in the top 30 largest law firms in Australasia, as rated by ALB Magazine.

We're delighted to welcome Su-Li Beh and Daniel Kaufman to the growing Lander & Rogers team.

Congratulations to Ian Fullagar (Sports), Lisa Gaddie (Real Property), and Michael Landvogt (Insurance)

Law firm Lander & Rogers has appointed two new senior partners to its Sydney office,

Law firm Lander & Rogers continues to expand its growing Insurance and Litigation practices

Law firm Lander & Rogers advises that its Chief Executive Partner, David Fitch, will retire from his current position as Chief Executive Partner and from the Lander & Rogers' Board as at 30 June, 2009.

Law firm Lander & Rogers continues its focus on growth, announcing a new senior appointment and an internal promotion in their Insurance Law & Litigation practice.

For the second year in a row, Lander & Rogers have been named as "Best Lawyers" in the Australian Financial Review's annual survey.