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JobKeeper has been ‘a good thing’ for qualifying firms
Many legal employers would likely have had to let go of staff if not for JobKeeper payments, but it is too soon to tell whether there will be long-term business benefits, ...
SME LAW • Thu, 21 May 2020
Cloud-based phone tech needed in age of coronavirus
At a time when professional norms are so up-ended, connectivity and communication with clients are paramount for SMEs wanting to cut through, says one tech provider.
SME LAW • Thu, 21 May 2020
The future of contract law is visual
As accessibility becomes a key element in legal innovation, it is imperative we leverage new mediums to rethink the way we offer legal services, write Courtney Bowie and ...
SME LAW • Thu, 21 May 2020
Are dirty deals being done over a COVID-19 vaccine?
While global scientists and medical researchers race to find a cure for the coronavirus, the greater challenge may be in governments sharing the vaccine’s patent rights ...
SME LAW • Thu, 21 May 2020
Changes to Legal Services Award sought amid COVID-19
Thirteen law firms have requested changes to Fair Work rules in light of coronavirus, with one legal advocacy group saying such changes would set “a dangerous precedent”
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 May 2020
Now is the time for lawyers to shore up financing for homes
EOFY is always a timely reminder to review one’s financial situation, but in the midst of a global pandemic, it is critical that lawyers are cognisant of their capacity ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 May 2020
BigLaw workplaces: What will the ‘new normal’ look like?
Legal professional workplaces will never be the same following COVID-19, and BigLaw is already implementing changes to better suit individual needs.
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 May 2020
‘Class actions are increasingly seen as lucrative profit-making opportunities’
Defendant firms have welcomed the parliamentary inquiry into litigation funders, countering the scepticism espoused by plaintiff firms and funders.
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 May 2020
Board gender diversity improving while cultural diversity worsens
A new report has shown that Australian boardrooms are “being transformed” by way of increased female representation, but there is still a long way to go in racial ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 May 2020