Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation. You can email Jerome at: [email protected]
Why your BD plan must align with your personality
Whilst having a stringent, forward-thinking business development plan is critical, ensuring it is compatible with your personal values and ideals ensures its viability ...
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Better understanding the client journey post-pandemic
Clients come to lawyers for more than just solutions to legal problems. In the age of coronavirus, understanding and empathy are more critical than ever, says Claudia ...
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Social media more critical to firm success than ever before
Professional services such as law are integral in assuaging the fears of the communities they serve. During the pandemic, social media can help legal practices with ...
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jul 2020
COVID-19 negligence can earn you 2 years’ imprisonment
In addition to newly announced penalties for breaching health directives, the Queensland Criminal Code gives powers to enforce even harsher punishments, says Creevey ...
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Time to outlaw the ambush interview tactic
Laws must be introduced to stop people from using the “ambush interview/video” predatory tactic, writes Nicole Murdoch.
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jul 2020
The myriad challenges facing First Nations lawyers
Racism remains all too common a feature of the legal vocational journey, say three senior Indigenous legal professionals.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jul 2020
DLA Piper hires restructuring partner
Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed a partner for its restructuring team in Melbourne.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Managing WHS requirements in the ‘new normal’
Protecting the holistic health of employees will help ensure the continued success of business operations, as the Australian legal sector moves forward into the unknown, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Tattarang advised on investment in NodeOne
Private investment group Tattarang, which is owned by the Forrest family, has been advised on its investment in NodeOne.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jul 2020