Jerome Doraisamy

‘Lifestyle firm’ tag may not be as relevant post-pandemic

In Emma Heuston’s estimation, women have been more likely to brand their legal practices from a work-life balance perspective. That may shift in the new normal, if more ...

SME LAW • Thu, 26 Nov 2020

Law societies perceived more ethically relative to previous years

Perceptions of Australian law societies have improved in 2020, after a couple of years of declining community impressions, according to new research.

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Nov 2020

Unpacking RCEP and its impact for Australian lawyers

The looming Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be significant not just for trade lawyers but also those practising in labour law, IP, competition, ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Nov 2020

Over 300 charges laid following investigation into law firm

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) in Queensland has charged four individuals with fraud and money laundering offences, following an 18-month major crime ...

SME LAW • Wed, 25 Nov 2020

Lawyers, judges perceived more ethically this year than last

New research from Governance Institute of Australia shows that the community has a more favourable view of legal professionals in 2020 than in 2019.

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Nov 2020

Connection underpins personal and professional purpose

We are on the cusp of a Fourth Industrial Revolution, with connection at the core of such societal change. Working towards this provides Telstra GC Craig Emery with all ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Nov 2020

BigLaw in-house teams have exciting future ahead

For legal departments in large law firms, there is much to look forward to in a post-pandemic world, says Dentons GC Sarah Hine.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Nov 2020

Lawyering in Darwin: A post-pandemic dream?

For those wanting to work remotely, or get among a legal market just as diverse as anywhere else in Australia, life in the Northern Territory could be a hugely attractive ...

SME LAW • Mon, 23 Nov 2020

Transgender inmates and prison placement

Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual event which took place last week, is a moment to look back on lives lost in anti-transgender violence that draws awareness to ...

SME LAW • Mon, 23 Nov 2020