Explaining the difference between imagined law and real law is not a failure of the profession. It is part of the work, and often the most important part. It is also the part no one ever puts on screen, writes Tony Taouk.

This week, senior leadership at Amazon confirmed job cuts impacting 16,000 roles, with plans to “strengthen” the organisation by “reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy”.

DWF has promoted five to principal lawyer, two to special counsel, three senior associates, and one associate.

A former justice of the NSW Supreme Court and president of the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has joined Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers.