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]
Managing greater demand for wills during a pandemic
Dealing with an increased workload as a result of the outbreak of coronavirus is challenging, but also offers new opportunities for lawyers in the wills and estate ...
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Is increased tech use changing family law?
Lawyers in the family law space have had to rely more heavily on technology amidst the outbreak of coronavirus, which may change the nature of such legal practice, says ...
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Family violence and practitioner obligations during COVID-19
There are evolving challenges facing practitioners who are seeing an increase in the number of new cases pertaining to family violence in the wake of the coronavirus ...
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2020
QLS launches $9m relief package in wake of COVID-19
The Queensland Law Society will splash out $9 million in order to “keep the doors open” for the state’s more than 2,800 practices and its 13,000 solicitors during the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Class action brought against Department of Defence
A multi-site class action will be filed on Thursday against the Department of Defence, alleging that more than 40,000 residents across Australia have been exposed to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Apr 2020
Free legal service for pandemic-related matters launched in NSW
The state government of NSW, Legal Aid NSW and LawAccess NSW have teamed up for a free legal help service people facing legal issues under the COVID-19 public health laws
POLITICS • Wed, 15 Apr 2020
IHG sells Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport
Hotel group IHG has sold its leasehold interest in the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport to Pelligra Group.
SME LAW • Wed, 15 Apr 2020
Qld lawyer reprimanded for communication with court without opponent’s consent
A solicitor working for a Brisbane-based firm has been reprimanded and ordered to pay costs following a 2019 finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
SME LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Has COVID-19 made it harder for lawyers to buy a home?
With the global pandemic creating economic uncertainty and volatility, legal professionals should be asking if now is the best time to purchase property.
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2020