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]
Qld has 4% more lawyers this year than last
The 2021–22 annual report for the Queensland Legal Services Commission was tabled in the state’s Parliament last week, noting an increase in the numbers of both ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Nov 2022
Do lawyers have to choose between working at home or the office?
Where to be, or not to be? That is the question for many legal professionals right now, writes Jeremy Hyman.
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Nov 2022
Gilbert + Tobin names new chair, CEO and executive partner
National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has unveiled a new leadership model, effective July 2023, under which its current managing partner is leaving that role to become ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Nov 2022
Debunking common myths of compensation law
As a former nurse now practising as a lawyer, there are numerous things I wish I’d known about compensation law whilst in my former role, writes Libby Thomas.
SME LAW • Wed, 09 Nov 2022
Dentons to ‘formally retire’ role of global chair
The global chair of Dentons has announced that he will not seek another term in the role, with the firm subsequently opting not to continue with the position moving ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Nov 2022
High Court decision will impact Australia’s reputation as an arbitration-friendly state
Arbitration in Australia hangs in the balance. If the High Court opts not to enforce an arbitral award against Spain, in proceedings commencing today, the “clear ...
THE BAR • Tue, 08 Nov 2022
5 strategies to satisfy the sophisticated client
Business-to-business law firm client expectations are shifting. While excellent service is always a cornerstone of any great experience, corporate buyers of legal ...
SME LAW • Tue, 08 Nov 2022
BigLaw firms secure 22% cut for class action against Noumi, Deloitte
The Supreme Court of Victoria has agreed to a group costs order, proposed by Slater and Gordon and Phi Finney McDonald, whereby the amount of any award or settlement in ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Nov 2022
84% of CLOs help determine cyber strategy
New research from the Association of Corporate Counsel Foundation shows that the overwhelming majority of in-house leaders have a key role in shaping the cyber security ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 08 Nov 2022