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]
4 new magistrates appointed in ACT
ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has made four appointments to the ACT Magistrates Court, so as to “further strengthen the delivery of justice” in the territory
THE BAR • Mon, 30 Jan 2023
WA barrister appointed District Court judge
A long-time barrister, who practises in industrial and employment law and criminal law, has been appointed as a judge for the West Australian District Court.
THE BAR • Mon, 30 Jan 2023
K&L Gates continues to take from HWL Ebsworth
Last month, global law firm K&L Gates added three partners from BigLaw rival HWL Ebsworth for its corporate and asset management and investment funds practice
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Jan 2023
Navigating a recession — especially as a younger GC
This general counsel talks about how to be successful in the role of general counsel through a recession and discusses how to be taken seriously at a young age.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 29 Jan 2023
Legal bosses should not slide into employees’ DMs, say partners
Team leaders and managers who are inclined to message their lawyers via social media platforms should revert to more conventional modes of communication, according to ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Jan 2023
KCL Law names new CEO
Melbourne-based firm KCL Law has appointed a new chief executive, who has been with the firm for 15 years.
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Jan 2023
PCL Construction wins bid for Stubbo Solar Project
Canada-headquartered company PCL Construction has been advised on its successful bid to build and maintain the new 400-megawatt Stubbo Solar Project in NSW’s central west ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Are waivers enforceable? It depends
Waivers are an everyday feature of engaging in recreational services and facilities, but unless they are carefully crafted, expertly entered into, and their terms ...
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Hyundai Movex secures $41m contract with Sydney Metro
South Korean firm Hyundai Movex has been advised by global law firm DLA Piper on its engagement by Sydney Metro for work on train stations in the city’s west.
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Jan 2023