‘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
2 silks appointed to Federal Court bench
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC has named two barristers as judges of the Federal Court, who will sit in the Victorian and NSW registries, respectively.
THE BAR • Tue, 05 Sep 2023
Navigating a ‘greenfield’ role in-house
Taking on a “greenfield” corporate legal role can be a daunting and, at times, overwhelming vocational path. But, as one award-winning legal counsel says, it is also a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 05 Sep 2023
RBA makes September 2023 cash rate call
After 12 rate rises in 14 meetings, the Reserve Bank held the cash rate at 4.1 per cent in the last two months. What will it do next? In this special announcement – ...
POLITICS • Tue, 05 Sep 2023
4 new silks named in South Australia
Late last week, the Chief Justice of South Australia named four new senior counsel for the state.
THE BAR • Mon, 04 Sep 2023
Students twice as likely to use AI: Deloitte
New research shows that more than half of university students who will work in professional services such as law are already using generative AI.
CAREERS • Mon, 04 Sep 2023
