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]
Law students and graduates need predictability
Young lawyers are the future talent of our profession and, as a cohort, face demanding conditions, writes Dan Trevanion.
BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Feb 2020
Legal bodies respond to member implications in new Religious Discrimination Bill
If the second exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill goes through, members of legal associations will have protection for their religious beliefs and ...
POLITICS • Thu, 06 Feb 2020
Interruption of female judges, compared to males, highlights lingering issues
A new study outlining the quantum of interruptions suffered by women justices of the High Court of Australia, relative to their male counterparts, draws attention to the ...
THE BAR • Thu, 06 Feb 2020
Dentons launches fixed pricing tool for Australian businesses
Global law firm Dentons has rolled out a new platform across its Australian arm, which aims to expand on its pricing model to local businesses.
NEWLAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2020
Prioritising business above wellness won’t work in 2020
This year, more than ever before, self-care is a matter of critical importance to those in the boutique space, argues a lawyer-turned-meditation instructor.
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2020
‘It’s never been easier to establish a business from scratch’
One year removed from the launch of her freelance legal business, Katherine Thomas reflects on what she’s learned from the past 12 months and offers advice to those in ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2020
How law reflects the ‘moral conscience’ of society: Bathurst CJ
It is crucial to view the law as showcasing the moral conscience of the society around us, but there are also limitations to this, says the Chief Justice of the Supreme ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2020
Pivotal Systems advised on ‘novel’ financing structure
US-based tech company Pivotal Systems Corporation has been advised on the raising of $13 million under a preferred stock financing facility.
SME LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2020
Landers launches consulting function for GCs and in-house teams
National law firm Lander & Rogers has unveiled a new consulting function and hired a chief client experience officer and practice group leader of consulting.
SME LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2020