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]
What you need to know about the taxation of crypto
With tax season right around the corner, lawyers and non-lawyers alike who have money invested in cryptocurrency need to be across how it is and will be taxed, writes ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
‘Don’t just outsource because you’re busy’
Openness, thoughtfulness and innovative approaches are essential for any law department looking to do more with less, argues one senior corporate counsel.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
Why leading with your ESG strategy is good for business
ESG proponents often talk about the value capture opportunities for businesses that incorporate sustainability principles into their strategy, writes Dr Rachel Baird.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
Maddocks promotes 59
National law firm Maddocks has promoted five to partner, eight to special counsel, 16 to senior associate, 19 to associate, and 11 in its services team.
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
Values, not the ‘relentless pursuit’ of billables, produce optimal outcomes
According to this chair of partners, short-term thinking on what will produce the best results will ultimately benefit no one, least of all a law firm.
SME LAW • Mon, 13 Jun 2022
‘I am hopeful we will see more Asian Australian lawyers run for Parliament’
The Asian Australian Lawyers Association is celebrating the election of more culturally diverse MPs at the recent federal election. However, more progress is required for ...
POLITICS • Mon, 13 Jun 2022
Lawyers urged to fight for disability rights
A lawyer-turned-doctor has spoken out about how legal professionals can help drive disability rights in Australia.
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Jun 2022
6 lessons for lawyers from the gym
My return to fitness, following the age of coronavirus, has taught me certain principles that can be applied to legal practice, writes Liz Chase.
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Jun 2022
Pacific Partnerships acquires Glenrowan Solar Farm from Esco Pacific
Pacific Partnerships has acquired the 125-megawatt Glenrowan Solar Farm development located roughly 235 kilometres north-east of Melbourne from Esco Pacific, under the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Jun 2022