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The GC’s role during COVID-19
From a governance perspective, general counsel have a “critical” role to play in helping organisations weather the storm of coronavirus.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Further changes needed to upcoming AGMs
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has sparked more recommendations on how best to ensure your annual general meeting remains compliant.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Pandemic-inspired issues for lawyers in the defence space
Navigating COVID-19 will be tough enough for legal professionals in the defence industry, but the aftermath of the crisis may present new funding challenges as well.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Being a problem-solver during a pandemic
In-house lawyers are so used to being the ones who fix things, and this will be even more pertinent during COVID-19 – both on a personal and professional level.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Federal Court lays out claimant options for Westpac Life class action
Options have been laid out by the Federal Court of Australia for more than 88,000 Westpac Life Insurance policyholders, in an action against the bank alleging charging of ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020
Compliance with employment laws crucial during pandemic
Any action taken by employers during the COVID-19 crisis must be legally justified, lest that employer find themselves hit with a Fair Work claim, says one partner.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020
Qld Bar cuts fees for members by 30%
Queensland Bar has decided to offer a 30 per cent discount on membership and practising certificate fees for barristers in the Sunshine State in the wake of the ...
THE BAR • Sun, 05 Apr 2020
National firm confirms reductions to salaries
In order to protect the roles of its staff in the wake of COVID-19, another national mid-tier firm has taken action by requesting temporary reductions in salaries.
SME LAW • Fri, 03 Apr 2020
2 national firms confirm cuts to partner draws
Two national mid-tier law firms have seen partners take a reduction in draws in order to weather the coronavirus storm.
SME LAW • Fri, 03 Apr 2020