Ego and the law
Changing this one thing would make us healthier, happier and enable us to better serve our dual roles to the court and to our clients, writes Emma Fitzgerald.
SME LAW • Thu, 10 Dec 2020
Clients want transformative experiences post-pandemic
In an evolving legal marketplace, clients are seeking collaboration with lawyers that not only goes beyond adoption of new technologies but also encompasses behavioural ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Dec 2020
‘Consider commercial decisions through the people prism’
When law firms put their people first, achievement of all other strategic objectives will follow, says one chief executive partner.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Dec 2020
Charging by the hour, losing by the minute
Law firms need to protect their crown jewels if they’re going to survive in an environment where cyber threats are rapidly evolving, writes James Bergl.
SME LAW • Wed, 09 Dec 2020
Test case against Qantas’ ‘unlawful outsourcing’ to be filed
On Wednesday, plaintiff firm Maurice Blackburn launched a Federal Court challenge against the “unlawful outsourcing” of 2,000 Qantas workers.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Dec 2020
Why celebrating female legal professionals is still so important
This week, the ninth annual Women in Law Awards will be held. According to some of last year’s winners, lingering issues profession-wide mean that efforts to support and ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Dec 2020
National firm appoints non-exec chair
Specialist insurance law firm Wotton + Kearney has named its first non-executive chair.
SME LAW • Tue, 08 Dec 2020
Mirvac sells Brisbane office tower for $86.75m
Property investment group Forza Capital has purchased a 16-storey office tower at 340 Adelaide Street, Brisbane from Australian property group Mirvac.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Dec 2020
Leading a listed cannabis company through COVID-19
The hemp industry is growing, and for Elixinol GC Teresa Cleary, this extraordinary year highlights the need for legal departments to ensure their businesses are focused ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 08 Dec 2020
