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 one lawyer started a firm during the pandemic
Helen Kay had been thinking about launching her own law firm for some time. Then, fate intervened and gave her the perfect opportunity.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jun 2020
Lessons for young sole practitioners from COVID-19
For emerging leaders in the boutique law space, there is much to be gleaned – personally and professionally – from the age of coronavirus, says one practitioner.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jun 2020
‘Remote-first’ working must be the way forward
COVID-19 should lead to more than just greater acceptance of flexible working patterns – such practices must become the norm, says one lawyer.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jun 2020
LOD ready for an increasingly flexible marketplace
COVID-19 has taught the legal profession that it can never be complacent and must always be adaptable. LOD is prepared to thrive in this “new normal”, its Australian MD ...
NEWLAW • Wed, 10 Jun 2020
Migration lawyers to be critical to economy post-pandemic
From a commercial perspective, the benefits of immigrants and migration to Australia’s economic growth have long been apparent – this will be especially so after ...
SME LAW • Wed, 10 Jun 2020
Judges’ views mixed on effectiveness of DFV perpetrator interventions
Australian judges need clear guidance and a central information register to help them better utilise perpetrator intervention programs in cases of domestic and family ...
SME LAW • Tue, 09 Jun 2020
Businesses that ‘go global’ must bolster their legal department
Some Australian corporations will be looking at expanding their operations outside of the domestic market post-pandemic, and will need to strengthen their in-house legal ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 09 Jun 2020
Mitigating risk upon reopening following lockdown
With restrictions easing across Australia, businesses face personal injury and other risks they will need to mitigate to avoid exposure to liability.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 09 Jun 2020
Customer-first approach evident for GCs post-RC
The Hayne royal commission was a “big game changer” for Australian businesses, having flow-on effects for the nature and function of legal departments.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 09 Jun 2020