Jerome Doraisamy

The rule of law is under threat

We are beginning to see that we are an ill-informed and controlled society, and for us to begin to make empowered life choices we need valid information, not parenting, ...

SME LAW • Wed, 21 Oct 2020

Holman Webb adds workplace relations partner

National law firm Holman Webb has hired a new partner for its Sydney office, bringing with him 25 years of experience in workplace, litigation and dispute resolution.

SME LAW • Tue, 20 Oct 2020

4 ways that mindfulness can improve risk management

Mindfulness provides proven strategies to assist with many of the underlying causes of claims and complaints that can arise in legal practice. If you would want to ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Oct 2020

Making your case to be a remote legal counsel

When Melbourne’s second lockdown hit, Jenna Adamson saw an opportunity to work remotely from Christchurch. Such an arrangement has not only sustained her wellbeing, but ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 20 Oct 2020

Ashurst promotes 8 to partnership in Australia

International law firm Ashurst has elevated 15 lawyers to its partnership ranks around the world, with eight of those promotions coming from Australia.

BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Oct 2020

Education, tech adoption critical for construction lawyers

Practitioners in the construction space were already having to get up to date on new design, planning and production processes before the pandemic, and the learning is ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Oct 2020

Lessons for corporate Australia that can’t be ignored

The past week serves as a stark reminder of the inextricable importance of good governance, writes Megan Motto.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 19 Oct 2020

Leo Cussen, legalsuper team up for Mental Health First Aid training

PLT provider Leo Cussen and industry fund legalsuper have combined to deliver Mental Health First Aid Training to new lawyers.

BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Oct 2020

Indigenous workers file class action against WA government over stolen wages

Proceedings have been launched by surviving First Australian workers and their relatives, who laboured in conditions “akin to slavery”, to recover wages held by the ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Oct 2020