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]
Online courts: Temporary solution or a new model of justice?
Moving court hearings online can facilitate the just, quick and cheap resolution of commercial disputes using widely accessible technology, writes Fiona McLay.
SME LAW • Thu, 14 May 2020
National firm names 7 new partners in ‘record’ promotions round
An Australian firm has confirmed its senior promotions for 2020, with 32 lawyers elevated to senior roles, including partners, special counsel and senior associates.
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 May 2020
Keep fighting for your role (even as restrictions ease)
As Australia turns its attention to a post-pandemic world, “the fight continues” for legal employees to retain their positions and financial security.
SME LAW • Wed, 13 May 2020
Lawyers key for aviation success post-pandemic
COVID-19 has had a significant impact upon the aviation industry, bringing into sharp focus the critical role lawyers will have in ensuring clients not only survive, but ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 May 2020
Land and Environment Court commissioner appointed
The former president of the Law Society of NSW has been appointed as commissioner of the state’s Land and Environment Court.
THE BAR • Wed, 13 May 2020
A-G to proceed with class actions parliamentary inquiry
An examination of the impact of litigation funding on justice outcomes, originally announced earlier this year, is to be brought before Parliament this week.
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 May 2020
Delays in Hayne royal commission commitments ‘welcome’ for lawyers
The deferral of implementation of royal commission recommendations will allow lawyers more time to effectively focus on COVID-19, say legal professionals.
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 May 2020
‘Significant’ opportunities on the horizon for TMT lawyers post-pandemic
The impact of coronavirus for lawyers in the TMT and regulated industry spaces has been substantial, but as we turn towards a post-pandemic world, there are promising ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 May 2020
Collaboration between in-house and firms more critical than ever
The “innovative and creative” solutions that can and do emerge from partnerships between legal departments and private practice teams will be even more important in a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 May 2020