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]
New firm launches to combat ‘broken’ traditional model
A new player has emerged in Western Australia with a stated intention to “make the legal profession a better place” by pushing back against “fundamentally broken” pricing ...
SME LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Navigating current home ownership and business concerns as a lawyer
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will likely add a layer of anxiety to lawyers who are existing or prospective home owners and business owners, but new measures can be ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
NSW Law Society membership fee drops by over 90%
In order to better support members across the state during COVID-19, the Law Society of NSW has reduced membership fees for the coming year by more than 90 per cent.
BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Online interaction crucial for legal teams during pandemic
At a time in which leaving the house is all but barred, staying engaged through technology is fundamental for the wellbeing and collegiality of the in-house team, says ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Close collaboration between corporate advisory and in-house lawyers crucial right now
Effective working relationships have been necessary in a post-royal commission world, and are especially important in the current pandemic environment, argues one ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
5-phase approach for business resilience during COVID-19
A five-phase strategic and systematic approach to strengthen the resilience of organisations’ current business models is key to continuity of operations during the ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Gender split on boards still far from balanced
Women’s participation in leadership roles and on the boards of corporate entities remains low, according to new research.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Your Call hires new head of client advisory
Online and hotline whistleblowing service Your Call has appointed a new head of corporate advisory to head up its new whistleblowing governance training and consulting ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
How employees can fight for their roles during COVID-19
Legal professionals must be prepared to make informed choices and negotiate with their employers in the event of a downturn.
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020