Remote working catalyst for shake-up on gendered norms
COVID-19 may very well provide the “in-home shake-up” we need with a push along assisted by policy-driven changes in their workplace, write Fay Calderone and Stevie ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
The rise and rise of the in-house lawyer
As the marketplace looks toward a post-pandemic world, the inextricable influence corporate counsel have over a business’ operations is set to accelerate.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Pandemic has challenged leadership skills of corporate counsel
For many in-house lawyers, COVID-19 has shone a light on their abilities and beliefs as leaders, as well as their input on management decisions, says one national firm.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Lawyers believe they should lead in a crisis
Communications professionals are too willing to disclose information in a crisis which may lead to liability or future litigation, new research says.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
What’s the cost of missed risk?
According to new research, there is a substantial opportunity cost when big businesses have to delay product launches due to missed risk.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Becoming a cross-jurisdictional lawyer
While the future of Australia’s legal sector is, at present, uncertain, one thing is clear – the way legal professionals will work has changed drastically, writes Matthew ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
McCabe Curwood expands out west
Mid-tier firm McCabe Curwood has teamed up with a Perth-based SME, thereby expanding its national operations into Western Australia.
SME LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Virtual hearings a win for BigLaw clients
Greater efficiency, lower costs and better client experience are all indicators that the rapid pace of change in the legal profession is to the benefit of those whom ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020
Digital literacy key to client service delivery
The new partner-in-charge of KWM’s Perth office is on a mission to deliver efficiencies and improved client outcomes through innovative applications of legal tech.
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020
