Class action launched against Commonwealth for Stolen Generation
Northern Territory-based survivors of the Stolen Generation have issued legal proceedings against the Commonwealth, demanding compensation for the forcible removal from ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Apr 2021
National firm reaches 50 partner-level lawyers
A national mid-tier practice that pays out 70 per cent of a lawyer’s collected billings now boasts 50 partnership equivalent across Australia, after just seven years of ...
SME LAW • Wed, 28 Apr 2021
It’s a wide brown land for me: Meeting a police prosecutor from the Riverina
Lawyers who are considering moving to the country, but are worried that their legal careers may take a hit, should learn from those who are thriving as police prosecutors ...
THE BAR • Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Fixed fees reaping rewards for smaller firms
SME law firms are witnessing an increase in requests for fixed fees, as well as greater profitability – and the future looks bright for charging in such a fashion, too
SME LAW • Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Emerging generation may be more likely to end up in-house
New findings from a global recruiter indicate that a substantial number of lawyers from Generation Z see working in-house as a long-term career goal.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 27 Apr 2021
CLOC names new president
The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium has announced that Mary O'Carroll is stepping down, with another board member set to replace her.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Lawcadia unveils solution for law departments facing overload
Australian legal technology company Lawcadia has launched new features to help meet the growing demand for automation in-house.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 27 Apr 2021
2 in 5 lawyers say they can’t discuss wellbeing issues with their employer
New research from the International Bar Association paints a concerning picture of the effectiveness of awareness-raising efforts and the extent to which hospitable ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
‘Some mergers must be blocked’
A new push by the ACCC and two international regulators to “block problematic mergers” intends to improve competition and support a flourishing economy.
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
