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
51 US BigLaw firms receive threatening letter from Republican senators about ESG advice
Heads of BigLaw firms in the United States (including 15 with major Australian presences) have been warned, by Republican senators, that a prospective GOP-led Congress ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Nov 2022
Litigants shouldn’t bear court costs, say BigLaw firms
The proposed introduction of a positive duty to prevent sexual harassment is “only one piece of the puzzle” — ensuring that claimants can viably enforce their rights, ...
POLITICS • Mon, 07 Nov 2022
Twitter’s potentially ‘significant’ issues in mass lay-offs of Aussie staff
The reported global culling of Twitter employees, including its Australian staff, may see the social media platform fall into “a few traps” with our national employment ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Nov 2022
