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Destroyed documents and ‘gobbledegook’: What’s hot in law this week (4–8 Sept)
In a week of prominent BigLaw poachings and a disappointing and disparaging elevator notice about “men in law awards”, there were also some significant court judgments ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 08 Sep 2023
Keypoint appoints consulting principal from KHQ Lawyers
Emerging BigLaw firm Keypoint Law has hired a construction and engineering principal from KHQ Lawyers as its newest consulting principal.
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Sep 2023
Living and practising according to purpose
Henry Carus recently celebrated his 40th anniversary as a practising lawyer. Recently, in conversation with Lawyers Weekly, he reflected on some of the most pertinent ...
SME LAW • Thu, 07 Sep 2023
Aussie businesses must do better on data, says OAIC
According to Angelene Falk, Australian information and privacy commissioner, Australian companies and organisations must have “robust and proactive procedures” in place ...
SME LAW • Thu, 07 Sep 2023
Hall & Wilcox adds 30 from boutique firm
A team of 30 – including seven partners – is joining national law firm Hall & Wilcox from boutique practice McMahon Clarke, all of whom are Brisbane-based.
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Sep 2023
‘Lawyers are becoming more expensive and less productive’
New research shows that Australian law firms are weathering softening demand and rising expenses well, but declining productivity – together with headcount increases ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Sep 2023
Legal Aid CEOs, 22 pro bono target signatories pledge support for Voice
The chief executives of two of Australia’s largest legal aid organisations, as well as over 20 signatories to the National Pro Bono Target, are supporting the “Yes” ...
POLITICS • Wed, 06 Sep 2023
A young lawyer’s case for scrapping the billable hour
The billable hour has had its time in the sun, and it’s cast a dark shadow that we can no longer ignore, writes Stefanie Costi.
SME LAW • Wed, 06 Sep 2023
Macpherson Kelley adds Maddocks special counsel as principal
East Coast-based firm Macpherson Kelley has appointed a new principal for its employment, safety, and migration team.
SME LAW • Wed, 06 Sep 2023