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]
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
Junior lawyers must consider doing extracurriculars in their firms
If emerging leaders in law want to better develop their personal brands, they should consider getting involved in extracurricular activities with their employers, writes ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 May 2022
New support service for lawyers launches
A new mental health wellbeing counselling service for legal professionals has been unveiled, providing expert, anonymous assistance for the myriad challenges facing ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 May 2022
DEVELOP enters into $400m contract for Bellevue Gold Mine
West Australian exploration and development company has been advised on its $400 million mining contract at Bellevue Gold’s Bellevue Gold Mine.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 May 2022