How these law students are looking to engage men in the fight against gender-based violence
Two of the founders of WGG Australia emphasise the importance of involving men in the fight against gender-based violence and offer guidance on how this can occur.
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Jun 2024
Would a Human Rights Act give too much power to the courts?
A parliamentary inquiry has recommended that Australia should enact its first federal Human Rights Act. However, concerns have been raised about whether such legislation ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Jun 2024
How Wotton + Kearney grew from a boutique to a BigLaw firm
Here, chief executive partner David Kearney discusses how Wotton + Kearney has expanded from a practice with half a dozen lawyers to an international firm with offices in ...
Enhancing client interaction skills
Effective communication with clients, especially when delivering difficult news, is a critical yet often underdeveloped skill. To address this issue, Matthew Wade offers ...
SME firms in Australia are reaping the benefits of investing in AI
A new study from Commonwealth Bank has revealed that over 50 per cent of SMEs have either made investments in artificial intelligence or have intentions to do so.
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Jun 2024
The growth rate in SME firms is on a ‘downwards slope’, recent data reveals
The year-on-year growth rate for small law firms has halved since April last year, according to the latest Employment Hero SME Index.
Lawyers raise concerns about new ‘common sense’ curfew law in NT
In an effort to reduce crime and ensure public safety, the Northern Territory government has enacted a new curfew legislation. However, the new bill has sparked concerns ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 04 Jun 2024
New deepfake porn laws to ‘address a major legal gap’ in Australia
The Albanese government has revealed plans to bring new legislation to Parliament this week, aimed at prohibiting the distribution and creation of deepfake pornography.
How partners can be successful, collaborative leaders
Here, two partners from award-nominated firm Arnold Bloch Leibler offer insights into the diverse routes in achieving partnership and provide guidance on how to ...