‘Existing legal processes are complex and inaccessible’ for migrant workers
The Migrant Justice Institute has urged the federal government to promptly address the widespread issue of underpayment of migrant workers in Australia and provide ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Jun 2024
The value of pursuing creative outlets for lawyers
This law graduate has discovered that his passion for music has been surprisingly beneficial in his journey to becoming a better lawyer, and he encourages law students to ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Jun 2024
What SME firm owners need to know ahead of EOFY
With the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) escalating its endeavours to retrieve outstanding tax debts, Insolvency Australia has advised SME firm owners to remain ...
SME LAW • Thu, 20 Jun 2024
Overcoming daily operational issues for family lawyers
With over 30 years of experience in family law, Nicola Watts leverages her extensive expertise to offer insights and predictions on the future landscape of family law in ...
SME LAW • Thu, 20 Jun 2024
How partnering with larger firms can benefit boutiques
The Northern Territory’s geographical remoteness and small population pose challenges for many legal firms in meeting client needs and managing business demands
SME LAW • Thu, 20 Jun 2024
The challenges and rewards of practising law in Tokyo
Here, a senior BigLaw practitioner shares insights on living and practising law in Tokyo, discussing the distinctive challenges and rewarding experiences of navigating ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jun 2024
Community funding welcome but courts need more, says NSW Law Society
While the 2024–25 NSW budget bolsters state justice system resources and offers support to vulnerable individuals across the communities of Australia’s largest state, the ...
NEWLAW • Tue, 18 Jun 2024
Should private equity be involved in BigLaw firm ownership?
Here, the head of Wotton + Kearney shares a compelling perspective on the benefits of private equity investment in BigLaw firms, after selling a 30 per cent stake of the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jun 2024
Advice for lawyers wanting to change their work week
In the traditional world of legal work, the idea of having a more flexible work schedule is often seen as unusual. Here, Maddi Thimont offers valuable insights for people ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 13 Jun 2024