Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of professional services (including Lawyers Weekly, HR Leader, Accountants Daily, and Accounting Times). 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]
Aerospace, COVID-19 and mounting challenges for lawyers
The legal tasks for professionals in the aviation space keep piling up, say two senior lawyers from HFW.
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 May 2020
Boutique firms critical to success of Australian economy
If Australia is to get back on track in a post-pandemic world, SMEs such as boutique law firms will need to flourish.
SME LAW • Thu, 28 May 2020
How have boutiques fared on cyber security during COVID-19?
Post-pandemic, boutique law firms should consider full reviews of their technology and processes to ensure proper protection for clients and adherence to regulatory ...
SME LAW • Thu, 28 May 2020
How to grow and retain clients during a pandemic
Now is a critical time to ensure your messaging is highly optimised to encourage clients through the door, writes Sabri Suby.
SME LAW • Thu, 28 May 2020
Adapt, don’t pivot, to thrive post-pandemic
Reactive business strategies during COVID-19 will not be as effective as proactive steps to reconfigure one’s practice.
SME LAW • Thu, 28 May 2020
Government shouldn’t cave to ‘hysterical messaging’ about class actions
Australian companies have nothing to fear from continuous disclosure laws if they do right by investors and customers, say plaintiff law firms.
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 May 2020
Risk of privacy class actions heightened in wake of COVID-19
Australian law firms and businesses currently have a “grace period” for data mishaps, but anything less than proactive cyber security and privacy measures will not be ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 May 2020
Legal employers should review arrangements with casual workers
Following last week’s Federal Court decision, employers in the legal profession should take a look at their casual employment relationships and err towards permanency, ...
SME LAW • Tue, 26 May 2020
Amended continuous disclosure provisions may drive permanent change
Temporary amendments to the Corporations Act could be a catalyst for lasting legislative change that will make it harder to launch shareholder class actions.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 26 May 2020