Concerning comments and corruption allegations: What’s hot in law this week (13–17 Jan)
This week, two major plaintiff firms promoted dozens of practitioners to new roles, and the new Attorney-General in Queensland has moved to amend “manifestly inadequate” ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 17 Jan 2025
3 reasons lawyers should try a Feb Fast
From holiday mode to high performance: Let’s make February a time to pause, reset, and rediscover calm, writes Isabella Ferguson.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Immediation solidifying position as ADR leader
Australian-founded software company Immediation has started the new year in a strong fashion, having made half a dozen moves to secure a position as a leader in the ...
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Client expectations for efficiency in the age of AI
The advent of artificial intelligence has led some clients to expect speedy turnarounds from their lawyers. This misconception “often leads to unrealistic pressure for ...
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Maurice Blackburn promotes 49, including 5 to principal
National law firm Maurice Blackburn has unveiled its 2025 promotions round, with five lawyers being elevated to principal level.
BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Jan 2025
Shine Lawyers promotes 47
National plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has promoted 47 individuals to more senior roles.
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Jan 2025
Is client demand set to spawn an era of value pricing?
Evolving expectations from clients, together with the continued embrace of new technologies, will see non-traditional billing models “dominate” legal services this year, ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 14 Jan 2025
Four Pillars Gin co-founder to deliver keynote at Corporate Counsel Summit 2025
Stuart Gregor, co-founder at Four Pillars Gin, will be one of the keynote speakers at the highly anticipated Corporate Counsel Summit 2025.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 14 Jan 2025
‘Unfounded attacks’, stress and trauma continue to threaten judiciary
The various threats to judges’ mental and physical health, and subsequently “their capacity to judge well”, are increasingly being understood, according to a new report
THE BAR • Mon, 13 Jan 2025
