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]
How family lawyers view FCFCOA processes
Findings from Smokeball denote a certain dissatisfaction with how matters are proceeding under the merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), giving ...
SME LAW • Mon, 09 May 2022
‘The profession is poorer’ for the passing of Judge Peter Zahra
Tributes are starting to flow for his honour Judge Peter Zahra SC, who passed away over the weekend.
THE BAR • Mon, 09 May 2022
NSW Bar president to step aside
After 18 months as president of the NSW Bar Association, Michael McHugh SC is passing the torch of leadership.
THE BAR • Mon, 09 May 2022
A ‘redefined approach’ to sanctions risks is needed right now
For Australia-based transport and logistics companies, appropriately managing ongoing sanctions risks is absolutely essential at this juncture, said one special counsel
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 08 May 2022
Clifford Chance promotes Sydney lawyer to partner
Global law firm Clifford Chance has unveiled a 37-strong cohort of new partners around the world – its largest promotions round since 2017 – including one litigation and ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 May 2022
Should lawyers take a pay cut for permanent WFH?
Earlier this week, UK media reported that international firm Stephenson Harwood had told its staff they are able to work from home permanently in exchange for taking a 20 ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 May 2022
Should a Chinese medical practitioner be held negligent for the death of a person?
Inherent tension arises when considering whether the common standard and duty of care applicable to all doctors are applied to practitioners who specialise in different ...
SME LAW • Thu, 05 May 2022
DLA Piper promotes 27 to senior positions
Global law firm DLA Piper has elevated seven to special counsel and 20 to senior associate in Australia.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 May 2022
Qantas’ appeal to overturn ‘unlawful’ outsourcing ruling fails
National airline Qantas has lost its appeal to overturn a Federal Court ruling that stated its decision to outsource 2,000 ground handler positions was illegal and in ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 May 2022