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]
$33m settlement reached for BHI class action
Hundreds of students who enrolled with collapsed flight school Soar are set to receive a five-figure payout after agreeing to a $33 million settlement.
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Oct 2022
An abundance of opportunities for women in law post-pandemic
Life in the Australian legal profession for female lawyers has evolved significantly post-pandemic. This group of legal professionals reveal how their careers have ...
SME LAW • Mon, 17 Oct 2022
‘There has never been a more exciting time to be a law graduate’
This week, a number of legal organisations will host the 2022 Legal Virtual Careers Fair to help alleviate any stress and pressure from students who are trying to find ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Oct 2022
What tech companies must do to keep children safe
Australia is at a critical moment in deciding what level of protection and accountability we expect from the technology industry — and the world is watching, writes Steve ...
POLITICS • Mon, 17 Oct 2022
‘Convenience of counsel not an overriding consideration’ when accepting briefs
“Disappointing” feedback from the Magistrates Court has led the Victorian Bar president to remind barristers of the importance of in-person appearances.
THE BAR • Mon, 17 Oct 2022
Justice Jagot to deliver remarks at 2022 Minds Count lecture
Australia’s newest High Court judge, Justice Jayne Jagot, is one of the numerous high-profile professionals speaking at this year’s Minds Count Annual Lecture.
THE BAR • Mon, 17 Oct 2022
Recession will shift balance of power in legal recruitment
If, as appears increasingly likely, Australia enters a recession in the coming months, not only will there be a slowdown in the legal services marketplace — the leverage ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Oct 2022
Baker McKenzie records $5.24bn revenue in FY22
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has released its financial results for the year ending 30 June 2022, which saw a “record” increase of 5.5 per cent in revenue from ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Oct 2022
Bakers ‘well poised’ to be the definition of a global law firm, says chair
EXCLUSIVE: In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, the global chair of BigLaw firm Baker McKenzie discusses the firm’s vision, post-pandemic approach and the place of ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Oct 2022