Jerome Doraisamy

Police investigations, insurance fraud, and a ‘sketchy’ affidavit: What’s hot in law this week (24–28 March)

While Jim Chalmers unveiled a pre-election budget that didn’t offer much for small law firms, Australian courts heard some extraordinary matters involving legal ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 28 Mar 2025

Are global firms still committed to DEI in the age of Trump?

The Trump administration is probing the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices of 20 US-headquartered BigLaw practices, including some with offices in Australia

POLITICS • Thu, 27 Mar 2025

The value to lawyers of making mistakes

Few lawyers would be willing openly to discuss their mistakes as they would their successes, writes Ray Steinwall.

CAREERS • Thu, 27 Mar 2025

Nothing to ‘offset the pain’ for small law firms in budget 2025

Mixed reactions have poured in over Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ pre-election budget, with some applauding the initiatives and others labelling the budget as insufficient in a ...

POLITICS • Thu, 27 Mar 2025

‘Nothingness’, ‘piecemeal’: Tax lawyers slam budget

Meaningful tax reform took a backseat to Labor’s electoral prospects and cost-of-living concerns, practitioners say.

POLITICS • Wed, 26 Mar 2025

'Game of bluff’ with non-compete clauses is over for employers

With the Albanese government announcing the banning of non-compete clauses in budget 2025, employers can no longer bind their workers to these clauses as a form of ...

POLITICS • Wed, 26 Mar 2025

Can travelling make you a better lawyer?

A better lawyer does not just come from experience; it also comes from gaining a wider perspective and better worldview – one that extends well beyond the office, writes ...

CAREERS • Wed, 26 Mar 2025

Brydens Lawyers secures injunction following cyber incident

Sydney firm Brydens Lawyers has obtained a court order banning “dissemination of the impacted confidential information” in the wake of an alleged ransomware attack.

SME LAW • Tue, 25 Mar 2025

Budget 2025: What lawyers need to know

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the fourth budget of the Albanese government. Here’s what legal professionals need to know ahead of an imminent federal election.

POLITICS • Tue, 25 Mar 2025