Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation. You can email Jerome at: [email protected]
Why have so few Right to Disconnect applications been made?
Despite much fanfare about its implications for employers and employees alike, the national workplace tribunal has seen very few claims being brought by workers seeking ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Nov 2025
‘Unfortunate’ conduct and a potty-mouthed lawyer: What’s hot in law this week (10–14 Nov)
This past week, one of the world’s biggest firms set up shop in Brisbane, and law students have been advised that saying “no” can sometimes be the wisest course of action
BIG LAW • Fri, 14 Nov 2025
HFW expands into Brisbane with team from boutique
Global law firm HFW has broadened its national operations into Brisbane, with the hire of a construction team, as Queensland experiences a “construction boom” ahead of ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Nov 2025
‘Tilly Norwood’: The AI actress spurring copyright wars
Tilly Norwood looks like a star. She smiles on a red carpet, tears up on cue, slays enemies like Jennifer Lawrence, and posts behind-the-scenes clips. But Tilly isn’t a ...
SME LAW • Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Minters names new chief people officer
BigLaw firm MinterEllison has appointed a new chief people officer, whose former employers include Westpac, AMP, Macquarie Group, Capgemini, and Telstra.
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Plexus launches Marketing Wizard
Legal tech provider Plexus has unveiled Marketing Wizard, an AI-powered compliance platform built to help marketing and legal teams move faster without putting the brand ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Revoked admission, faked court orders, and an alleged $2m tax debt: What’s hot in law this week (3–7 Nov)
This past week, while the RBA held the cash rate and a national firm took six principals from a global rival, an NSW-based solicitor was charged over an alleged sexual ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 07 Nov 2025
Sydney lawyer named as nominee for NSW Australian of the Year
A partner at an “out, loud and proud” Sydney-based LGBTI law firm is one of the nominees for NSW for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards.
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Nov 2025
Legora raises US$150m following ‘astronomical’ demand
Collaborative AI platform Legora has completed a Series C round of US$150 million at a US$1.8 billion valuation.
BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Nov 2025