Job search burnout a serious concern for junior lawyers
While searching for a job can oftentimes be an exciting venture, it can also lead to feelings of exhaustion, negative feelings and reduced professional efficacy
CAREERS • Mon, 03 Apr 2023
The profession should ‘embrace emotion as a new way of working and thinking’
Following the pandemic, the need for emotional literacy and emotional skills has increased with the uptake of more digital working practices — something this academic ...
CAREERS • Mon, 03 Apr 2023
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
