Firms undertook record-breaking volume of pro bono hours last year
Australian BigLaw firms set a new benchmark for pro bono legal services in 2024, recording the highest total number of pro bono hours ever, according to a new survey.
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Mar 2025
The potential and pitfalls of CBDCs
As Australia considers the possibility of introducing central bank digital currencies, a partner at a national law firm outlines the potential advantages and challenges ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2025
‘No systemic deficiencies’ found in prosecution of adult sexual assault cases in NSW
NSW’s top prosecutor’s office has responded to criticism raised by several of the state’s senior judges with a review of hundreds of sexual assault cases, which ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2025
What female firm owners face when taking maternity leave
Here, one female firm owner shares the significant concerns and anxieties that emerge when planning for maternity leave and what will happen to the legal practice one has ...
SME LAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2025
SME law firm scores partnership with Melbourne Storm
Broadside Lawyers and IT provider NEC have been announced as co-major partners of the prestigious Storm Executive Club as it enters its sixth year of operation.
SME LAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2025
Private practitioners ‘reaching breaking point’, need more funding: LCA
Given the pivotal role that private practitioners play in providing legal assistance services nationwide, the Law Council has urged that the federal budget allocate ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Feb 2025
Key steps to improve lawyer-client communication
Here, Jahan Kalantar – “the TikTok lawyer” – outlines practical steps and solutions to better communicate with one’s clients.
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Feb 2025
Tesla facing class action over ‘phantom braking’
Disappointed Australian Tesla owners have initiated a class action against Elon Musk’s company, alleging that Tesla marketed and sold motor vehicles that it was aware ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Feb 2025
Top 6 use cases for GenAI in-house
Contract visibility, the summarisation of legal documents, and contract risk analysis are among the various ways generative AI can improve law departments.
BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Feb 2025
