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]
CEO movements, a war over fees, and another cash rate pause: What’s hot in law this week (2–6 Oct)
The run-up to Christmas is upon us. There are 12 weeks left in the working year, and the news cycle shows no signs of slowing down just yet. Here is your weekly round-up ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 06 Oct 2023
Minters’ consulting arm acquires Wells Advisory
National law firm MinterEllison has moved to bolster its education legal services with the addition of the higher education consultancy Wells Advisory and its entire team
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 05 Oct 2023
6 tips for lawyers to network more effectively
If you’re fearful or apprehensive about your capacity to network, these simple tips will help boost your confidence, writes Ben Paul.
SME LAW • Thu, 05 Oct 2023
54 new members appointed to Administrative Appeals Tribunal
The Albanese government has appointed 54 additional members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) following its recent addition of 39 new members in mid-September
POLITICS • Thu, 05 Oct 2023
‘Constant firefighting’ a reality for many in-house teams
Operational pitfalls and economic headwinds mean that nearly half of in-house legal teams are less able to plan ahead – which may be contributing to depleted staff ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 04 Oct 2023
Expanded media platform unveiled to support Australia’s cyber sector
Australia’s leading source of market intelligence and news for the cyber security sector, Cyber Security Connect, has today rebranded to Cyber Daily.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Oct 2023
Deakin University names new dean of business and law faculty
The University Council at Deakin has appointed a new executive dean for its faculty of business and law.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Oct 2023
Compensation lawyer rejoins Kells
Illawarra law firm Kells has welcomed back lawyer Melissa Pacheco Zizic, who is returning to the firm from RMB Lawyers, where she was a partner.
SME LAW • Tue, 03 Oct 2023
Slater & Gordon names new CEO
National law firm Slater & Gordon, which recently delisted following its acquisition by Allegro Funds, has appointed a new chief executive, who will take over early ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Oct 2023