HFW unveils new sustainability strategy
Global law firm HFW has launched a multipronged sustainability strategy and has appointed one of its practice group heads to be the first sustainability partner.
BIG LAW • Wed, 14 Apr 2021
Class action against Domino's to proceed
Domino's has lost its bid to strike out underpayment claims levelled by a class action, meaning that proceedings against the fast-food giant can proceed to trial on its ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 14 Apr 2021
‘No surprise these workers do not feel safe’
There are “too many loopholes” in state and federal laws pertaining to gig economy companies, leaving workers in the lurch, according to Slater and Gordon.
BIG LAW • Wed, 14 Apr 2021
Dentons hires IPT partner from HSF
After 34 years at Herbert Smith Freehills, a leading competition and economic regulation partner is joining the intellectual property and technology (IPT) group at ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 13 Apr 2021
Are specialised firms losing work from corporates?
New research has raised questions about the capacity of specialist firms that do not have diversified offerings to keep their places as suppliers.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 13 Apr 2021
Helping those under you determine their vocational paths
Australian Law Reform Commission general counsel Matt Corrigan has tended to pursue roles he finds interesting, and now – as a leader – sees it as a duty to encourage the ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 13 Apr 2021
How cyber touches employment, M&A and other areas of law
Legal teams must appreciate how cyber-security issues impact upon every part of the work they do, says one GC.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 13 Apr 2021
DLA Piper launches ‘one-week thank-you’ bonus
Global law firm DLA Piper has become the latest BigLaw practice to provide a one-off reward for its staff in the wake of its performance during the pandemic.
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Apr 2021
Why lawyers must prioritise social media
Social influence is fast becoming one of the most important skills for professionals, and it is one that lawyers must be more urgently building.
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Apr 2021
