Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. 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]
NSW moves to prohibit ‘predatory and exploitative’ claim farming
A new bill seeks to prohibit so-called “claim farming” in Australia’s most populous state.
POLITICS • Tue, 18 Mar 2025
Gilchrist Connell adds 2 special counsel, 4 senior associates
National insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has moved to shore up its senior ranks, appointing two special counsel in Perth and four senior associates across the country.
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Mar 2025
Active Super fined $10.5m for greenwashing
The Federal Court has penalised Australian superannuation fund Active Super $10.5 million for misleading conduct about the supposedly ethical nature of its investments.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Mar 2025
Telstra legal executive joins Corporate Counsel Summit 2025
Andrew de Celis, legal executive – product and propositions at Telstra, will unpack artificial intelligence (AI) in the in-house legal sector at the Corporate Counsel ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Mar 2025
PwC case not evidence of systemic, improper privilege claims
“Excessive curtailment” of client legal privilege claims, including by way of expanded penalty powers for the Commonwealth, for supposed improper use or claiming of ...
POLITICS • Mon, 17 Mar 2025
Finalists revealed for Corporate Counsel Awards 2025
More than 190 finalists have been selected for the annual Corporate Counsel Awards 2025, being hosted by Lawyers Weekly in conjunction with principal partner Lawyers on ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 17 Mar 2025
Recent judicial decisions could have ‘significant’ implications for employers
“Conflicting” judicial decisions around section 323 of the Fair Work Act could have “significant” impacts on Australian employers and offer another lever for unions to ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Mar 2025
Common mistakes to avoid when building a legal brand
To ensure lawyers avoid errors in their branding strategies that may undermine their credibility and impede their ability to differentiate themselves, three legal ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Mar 2025
LegalVision to ‘aggressively’ grow following private equity investment
In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, LegalVision’s chief executive discussed the disruptor firm’s growth plans following its partnership with Quadrant Private Equity, why ...
NEWLAW • Sun, 16 Mar 2025