Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of professional services (including Lawyers Weekly, HR Leader, Accountants Daily, and Accounting Times). 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]
‘System failure’: Lawyers respond to abandoned 2nd Lehrmann trial
The decision by the ACT DPP to drop the sexual assault charge against former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann means there may “forever be a cloud hanging over the ...
THE BAR • Fri, 02 Dec 2022
78 new accredited specialists named in Victoria
Practitioners in children’s law, commercial law, commercial litigation, criminal law, immigration, wills and estates, and workplace relations have become accredited ...
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Dec 2022
Law Society pushes NSW politicians for court reform, better police training
In NSW, “government investment in justice infrastructure and technology has lagged behind demand”, causing issues for courts, says the state’s legal member association
POLITICS • Thu, 01 Dec 2022
PEXA completes acquisition of remortgage processing firm
Australia-headquartered digital property exchange platform PEXA has finalised its acquisition of British property and remortgage law firm Optima Legal.
SME LAW • Wed, 30 Nov 2022
14 new King’s counsel named in Qld
The Governor of Queensland has approved the appointment of 14 new King’s counsel in the Sunshine State, following recommendations from the state’s Chief Justice.
THE BAR • Wed, 30 Nov 2022
ASIC proceedings against CBA dismissed by Federal Court
The Federal Court has dismissed proceedings brought by the corporate regulator alleging that Commonwealth Bank of Australia had engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct ...
THE BAR • Tue, 29 Nov 2022
Corporate Carbon undertakes ‘innovative’ ACCU financing
National law firm Piper Alderman has advised Corporate Carbon Group on an innovative Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) financing deal.
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Nov 2022
IFM Investors acquires controlling interest in PRP Diagnostic Imaging
Global law firm Allens has advised institutional investment manager IFM Investors on its acquisition, together with UniSuper, of a controlling interest in PRP Diagnostic ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Nov 2022
Hazelbrook Legal names new partner
Award-winning boutique practice Hazelbrook Legal has made its first internal promotion to the firm’s partnership.
SME LAW • Tue, 29 Nov 2022