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]
Indigenous vax rates a ‘national shame’, says medical negligence lawyer
A lawyer at plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has slammed the failures of federal and state authorities to vaccinate Indigenous persons against COVID-19.
POLITICS • Thu, 26 Aug 2021
Lockdowns a renewed opportunity for law firms to evolve and embrace intersectionality
The age of coronavirus has forced legal practitioners to up-end how they deliver legal services. Such evolutions give rise to windows of opportunity as well, writes ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Aug 2021
The dangers of cross-selling
At a time when client expectations of legal service delivery are evolving, firms must be especially sensitive to the dangers of cross-selling – or, as Sue-Ella ...
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Aug 2021
Overcoming discomfort to find freedom as a firm owner
Starting one’s own practice is never easy, Mellissa Larkin reflects, but once initial hurdles are overcome, the freedom and flexibility can be unparalleled for ...
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Aug 2021
Refinancing, rentvesting and other property considerations for lawyers right now
Even with most of Australia in lockdown, the nation’s property market continues to go up. For lawyers looking to buy property, there is good news – especially for ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Aug 2021
‘There are some businesses skating close to trading while insolvent’
Better support is needed as lockdowns in Australia’s major cities put small-business owners across the country under increasing pressure, says one litigator.
SME LAW • Wed, 25 Aug 2021
PEXA reports 42% revenue increase
Digital property settlements platform PEXA has released its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2021, with its managing director and chief executive saying the ...
NEWLAW • Wed, 25 Aug 2021
Lawcadia launches new solutions for law firms
Cloud-based software company Lawcadia has unveiled new solutions that it says will help law firms digitally transform client relationships and service delivery.
NEWLAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Why having a ‘personal board of directors’ helps you be a rainmaker
Rainmakers who have more control, freedom and flexibility in their working lives are the ones who find that life is worth living, argues one GC-turned-consultant.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Aug 2021