Claims against firms and ACT DPP under fire: What’s hot in law this week (15-19 May)
The board of inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann prosecution has seen some big revelations this week, and courts across Australia have been kept busy
BIG LAW • Fri, 19 May 2023
What to expect from your legal recruiter
Finding your perfect new role in any sector is always important but particularly in the legal sector, where upholding your reputation and maintaining confidentiality ...
CAREERS • Thu, 18 May 2023
Fewer firms looking to negotiate above-CPI wage increases this year
Balancing the tough labour market against a period of rising inflation is tough for Australian law firms; however, it appears that the number of firms prepared to ...
CAREERS • Thu, 18 May 2023
Maddocks adds special counsel from Makinson d’Apice
BigLaw firm Maddocks has appointed a special counsel for its employment practice from Sydney-based firm Makinson d’Apice.
BIG LAW • Thu, 18 May 2023
AI in practice: Experiencing the benefits and dangers
At this time, lawyers can no longer look towards the horizon stroking their chin, considering the coming of the AI apocalypse. The upheaval is upon us, disrupting the way ...
SME LAW • Wed, 17 May 2023
Swaab appoints 4
Sydney-based firm Swaab has hired two new special counsel, a senior associate and an associate in the last two months, as it moves to grow key practice areas.
SME LAW • Wed, 17 May 2023
It’s time to eliminate female rivalry in the legal profession
If you have made it to the top, do not pull up the ladder behind you and leave other women to struggle, writes Stefanie Costi.
CAREERS • Tue, 16 May 2023
DLA Piper hires new head of restructuring for APAC
Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed a new head of restructuring for the Asia-Pacific region, who will be working between Sydney and Hong Kong.
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 May 2023
Aussie in-house teams more likely to be in-office than global counterparts
New research shows that law departments in the Asia-Pacific region have gone back into the office in greater numbers than in-house teams around the world.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 16 May 2023
