‘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
Firms favouring permanent workforces, not contract or casual staff
New research shows that Australian law firms may be moving away from contracted or casual staff in favour of permanent full-time arrangements for new employees.
CAREERS • Wed, 03 May 2023
Finfluencer receives jail sentence for market manipulation
A finfluencer, known online as “Fibonarchery”, has been sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges of share manipulation and illegal ...
THE BAR • Wed, 03 May 2023
Is not having the title ‘partner’ holding you back?
When looking to move up the ladder of one’s law firm, there are a couple of things one must consider in becoming a partner before one has that title, writes Stuart J
CAREERS • Wed, 03 May 2023
Kennedys names new Aussie partner in global cohort of 20
Global law firm Kennedys Law LLP has unveiled 20 new partners worldwide, swelling its partnership ranks to more than 300.
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 May 2023
Lander & Rogers adds partner from NRF
National law firm Lander & Rogers has appointed a partner from BigLaw rival Norton Rose Fulbright for its commercial disputes practice.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 May 2023
