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]
Shine Lawyers introduces 9-day fortnight
National law firm Shine Lawyers has unveiled a new flexible working option whereby staff can work their contracted 76 fortnightly hours in a shorter time frame, with a ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Aug 2022
ACCC launches consultation on Link acquisition of Dye & Durham
The competition regulator is seeking feedback on how Dye & Durham plans to address competition concerns related to its acquisition of Link.
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Aug 2022
How to create a cyber security strategy for your law firm
Adopting a proactive approach rather than a reactive one when it comes to cyber crime is the best way to protect your firm from becoming the next cautionary tale, writes ...
SME LAW • Thu, 04 Aug 2022
JWS to open in Canberra with 2 partners from MinterEllison
National law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery is expanding its operations to the capital — its sixth office across the country — with the appointment of two partners ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Aug 2022
Federal judicial commission needed, says report
Public confidence in Australian judges and courts is “generally high”, but the federal government should establish a federal judicial commission as a mechanism for ...
THE BAR • Tue, 02 Aug 2022
What makes a law firm future-ready?
There are numerous issues that legal practices must tackle if they are to futureproof their businesses, writes Paul Garth.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Aug 2022
US Department of Justice investigating breach of Federal Court records system
The top national security attorney for the Justice Department in the United States has told lawmakers that the DOJ is investigating a cyber breach involving the Federal ...
POLITICS • Tue, 02 Aug 2022
ESOPs ‘definitely’ increasingly appealing for in-house lawyers
Against the backdrop of the supposed Great Resignation, employee share/stock ownership plans are becoming a more talking point for existing and aspiring corporate ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 02 Aug 2022
Lander hires Lendlease head of industrial relations as partner
BigLaw firm Lander & Rogers has appointed the former head of industrial relations at listed company Lendlease to help the firm grow its construction arm.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 02 Aug 2022