Why discovery remains ever-important for optimal client service delivery
In the evolving world of litigation, this special counsel asserts that discovery projects remain a critical cornerstone of successful legal practice, with their ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Nov 2024
87% of lawyers have experienced incivility, report finds
A recent survey has unveiled the troubling extent of incivility within the legal profession, revealing alarming high levels of disrespect and psychological distress among ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Nov 2024
How this first-year law student landed a job in a law firm
Breaking into the legal profession can be a challenging endeavour, particularly for a law student. Here, Cassidy Pole shares her story of defining these odds and securing ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Nov 2024
Nearly 1 in 10 lawyers plan to leave the profession within the year
New academic research shows there is a concerning number of Australian lawyers planning to leave their current employers, with some even contemplating leaving the legal ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Maurice Blackburn opens new Qld office
National plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn has opened its 14th office in Queensland, offering a range of personal injury services.
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Minters’ Gold Coast arm returns to independent roots
After 26 years of partnership, MinterEllison Gold Coast has decided to separate from the national MinterEllison practice and rebrand as RedeMont.
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Integrated IP, Clark IP merge
Two intellectual property firms have merged in a strategic decision to position a new combined entity at the forefront of the dynamic and rapidly evolving IP landscape.
SME LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024
How sole practitioners can compete against bigger firms
While large law firms often dominate headlines and cashed-up clientele, there are ways for smaller practices to carve out pathways to success against the big end of town
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024
Geopolitical tension a ‘significant and rising’ concern for in-house counsel, survey finds
In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions, new research highlights how these challenges are at the forefront of in-house counsel priorities and what ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024