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]
Next federal election poll for legal profession closes today
The federal election has been called for 21 May, with a new survey encouraging legal professionals to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them.
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Apr 2022
‘110% no’: Great Resignation not happening in-house
The predicted mass exodus of professionals from their roles has not manifested for corporate counsel, said three recruiters – instead, a reshuffling of talent and a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 Apr 2022
3 legal and compliance mandates for Russia-Ukraine conflict
When considering a business’ response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, three critical areas must be examined, argued global tech research and consulting firm Gartner
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 Apr 2022
LawVu secures another NZ$19.5m from VC firms
Following the raising of NZ$17 million in August of last year from Insight Partners and AirTree, the two investors have doubled down on their support for LawVu with a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 Apr 2022
Has the Great Resignation actually occurred?
“Australian lawyers have never been in higher demand”, which means that the movement being experienced across the sector is potentially less of a Great Resignation and ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Apr 2022
‘Interoperability is essential for competition’, says Sympli
With changes to the Electronic Conveyancing National Law (ECNL) looking increasingly likely, Lawyers Weekly spoke with e-settlements provider Sympli about the need for ...
SME LAW • Mon, 11 Apr 2022
OLSC, NSW Law Society and NSW Bar launch online reporting platform
The co-regulators of the Premier State’s legal profession have teamed up to better support those looking to report and recover from harassment experienced in the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Apr 2022
Ukrainian government forms task force for crimes committed in Ukraine
Renowned human rights barrister Amal Clooney is one of many high-profile legal professionals who have agreed to help Ukrainian authorities bring justice to victims of any ...
POLITICS • Sun, 10 Apr 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation a ‘catalyst for opportunity’ in Australia
The “landmark” development of the first African-American woman being confirmed to the United States Supreme Court is a reminder that Australia’s judiciary also needs to ...
THE BAR • Thu, 07 Apr 2022