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]
Home ownership to be ‘more achievable’ for young lawyers with student debt
Emerging legal professionals saddled with student debt will soon have an easier time securing greater bank loans under new guidance from the Albanese government.
POLITICS • Mon, 17 Feb 2025
How Pinsent Masons’ China expansion bolsters its Australian presence
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons is opening its doors in “China’s Silicon Valley”. The move, the firm says, should be seen in conjunction with its expansion Down ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Feb 2025
A former FWC vice president on the need for humane, patient (and efficient) justice
A former FWC vice president has shared his view on how commissioners should approach their role in the nation’s workplace tribunal.
THE BAR • Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Colin Biggers & Paisley appoints partner to head up property insurance team
National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has named a dual-qualified lawyer in Australia and South Africa to lead its property insurance offering.
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Former BigLaw partner named legal practice director at Plexus
Legal technology provider Plexus has appointed David Smith, a former partner at both Gadens and Corrs Chambers Westgarth, as a legal practice director, as the provider ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Insightless firm leaders need to hear the F-word
Leaders in legal workplaces need to be mindful that we all have blind spots and, unless you are gifted with high EQ, the only way to find out about these gaps is to be ...
SME LAW • Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Judicial immunity, costs orders, and ‘red flags’: What’s hot in law this week (10–14 February)
This past week has seen a handful of consequential rulings from the nation’s highest court, as well as notable expansions from BigLaw practices. Here is your weekly ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 14 Feb 2025
How the Skylab crash inspired this BigLaw principal to write a novella
McCabes principal Peter Hunt has always enjoyed writing in his spare time, but upon learning of an instance of “true blue Aussie humour” in the wake of the 1979 Skylab ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2025
NRF adds Canberra-based partner from HWL Ebsworth
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has welcomed a public law partner from BigLaw rival HWL Ebsworth, who will be based in the firm’s Canberra office.
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2025