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]
NSW moves to prohibit ‘predatory and exploitative’ claim farming
A new bill seeks to prohibit so-called “claim farming” in Australia’s most populous state.
POLITICS • Tue, 18 Mar 2025
Gilchrist Connell adds 2 special counsel, 4 senior associates
National insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has moved to shore up its senior ranks, appointing two special counsel in Perth and four senior associates across the country.
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Mar 2025
Active Super fined $10.5m for greenwashing
The Federal Court has penalised Australian superannuation fund Active Super $10.5 million for misleading conduct about the supposedly ethical nature of its investments.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Mar 2025
PwC case not evidence of systemic, improper privilege claims
“Excessive curtailment” of client legal privilege claims, including by way of expanded penalty powers for the Commonwealth, for supposed improper use or claiming of ...
POLITICS • Mon, 17 Mar 2025
Common mistakes to avoid when building a legal brand
To ensure lawyers avoid errors in their branding strategies that may undermine their credibility and impede their ability to differentiate themselves, three legal ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Mar 2025
LegalVision to ‘aggressively’ grow following private equity investment
In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, LegalVision’s chief executive discussed the disruptor firm’s growth plans following its partnership with Quadrant Private Equity, why ...
NEWLAW • Sun, 16 Mar 2025
What fatherhood has taught me about dad life for lawyers
Being a father and a lawyer is a “relentless pull between duty and love”. Having now been a dad for 12 months, I fully appreciate this tug of war – but I wouldn’t trade ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Mar 2025
Moray & Agnew adds another property partner
National law firm Moray & Agnew has continued to grow its property practice, adding a second partner to the group since the start of the year.
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Mar 2025
Victorian County Court Chief Judge elevated to state’s Court of Appeal
Peter Kidd SC, the Chief Judge of the County Court and a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, has been appointed as a judge of the Court of Appeal.
THE BAR • Thu, 13 Mar 2025