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‘How to find a husband’ letter to barrister a reminder of ongoing issues
Recently, a UK-based junior barrister shared a “misogynistic” letter she received from another lawyer, which detailed how she should go about finding a husband
THE BAR • Sun, 07 May 2023
Squire Patton Boggs opens in Ireland
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has opened its doors in Ireland, joining several other BigLaw firms that have also announced expansions in recent months.
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 May 2023
JWS adds law professor as consultant
National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has hired an internationally recognised corporate lawyer and academic as a consultant, who will look to enhance the firm’s ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 May 2023
90k lawyers and a rate shock: What’s hot in law this week (1-5 May)
There are more lawyers in Australia than ever before, but that’s not all we learnt this week. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 05 May 2023
Will pay bumps be more conservative or remain above CPI this year?
Law firms, big and small, have much to consider in determining how generous the increases in salary for fee earners will be in the new financial year, writes Elvira ...
CAREERS • Fri, 05 May 2023
‘I feel really exposed’: Slaters files class action against Medibank
Legal proceedings against Medibank keep piling up, with another national law firm issuing a class action against the private health insurer over last year’s data breach ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 May 2023
The dangers of a separate signing and VOI process
Even if “safe harbour” is achieved, documentation can be worthless. Here, Livesign explains the dangers of separating the signing process from the verification of ...
SME LAW • Thu, 04 May 2023
Thomson Geer appoints Perth-based partner
National law firm Thomson Geer has added a corporate partner from a Hong Kong-based investment company, who will be based in the firm’s Perth office.
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 May 2023
Lawyers can’t forget the ‘privileged place’ they hold in society: KWM lawyer to trek Larapinta for Starlight Foundation
In August, King & Wood Mallesons senior associate Paula Nassif is trekking the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory to raise money for the Starlight Children’s ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 May 2023