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]
Aussie app developers join class action against Apple, Google for alleged abuse of power
Last year, app users in Australia brought proceedings against Apple and Google, alleging misuse of market power. Now, app designers and founders are also taking on the ...
THE BAR • Sun, 02 Apr 2023
How lawyers should react if the cash rate is paused
Speculation is ramping up among experts that the Reserve Bank will not institute an 11th cash rate rise this week. If that does happen, here’s what that means for legal ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Apr 2023
Colin Biggers & Paisley promotes 2 to partner, 1 to special counsel
National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has committed to its insurance practice group with several senior promotions, including two to partner and one to special ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Apr 2023
Company (Giles) adds Kennedys senior partner to its ranks
Prominent boutique reputational risk firm Company (Giles) has appointed a former senior partner from global law firm Kennedys, whom firm founder Rebekah Giles called “one ...
SME LAW • Sun, 02 Apr 2023
Prominent appointments and class action developments: What’s hot in law this week (27-31 Mar)
It’s been a hectic month, and the final week of the quarter was no different. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest news stories for Australia’s legal profession.
BIG LAW • Fri, 31 Mar 2023
Maurice Blackburn principal named deputy Fair Work president
A principal at national plaintiff firm Maurice Blackburn has been appointed as deputy president of the Fair Work Commission, as the Albanese government moves to overcome ...
POLITICS • Fri, 31 Mar 2023
1st-ever female Federal Court Chief Justice named
The Prime Minister and Attorney-General have today announced the new chief justice of the Federal Court of Australia.
THE BAR • Fri, 31 Mar 2023
ACA International advised on sale to Dachser
Logistics and supply chain management specialist ACA International has been advised by national law firm Hall & Wilcox on its sale to global logistics company Dachser
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Mar 2023
Shine Lawyers names 2 new practice leaders
Listed national plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has appointed two new practice leaders for its class actions teams in Brisbane and Sydney, respectively.
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Mar 2023