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]
Appeal lodged in mesh class action judgment
Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson has confirmed it will appeal the Federal Court decision in favour of women impacted by pelvic mesh implants.
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on aged care
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, aged care organisations are having to navigate “very difficult” practical, legal and risk issues, says one practitioner.
SME LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Global firm reduces partner profits, cancels salary reviews
A global law firm has resolved to reduce partner profit distributions and cancel staff salary reviews as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
‘Do more with less’ more relevant now than ever before: Part One
During a global pandemic, it is fundamentally important that legal teams be able to strategically direct their energies so as to support their organisations, according to ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Adding value to your business during COVID-19
Bold and disruptive thinking from the legal team, together with meaningful long-term action, will help organisations weather the coronavirus storm, argue four general ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
The GC’s role during COVID-19
From a governance perspective, general counsel have a “critical” role to play in helping organisations weather the storm of coronavirus.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Further changes needed to upcoming AGMs
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has sparked more recommendations on how best to ensure your annual general meeting remains compliant.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Pandemic-inspired issues for lawyers in the defence space
Navigating COVID-19 will be tough enough for legal professionals in the defence industry, but the aftermath of the crisis may present new funding challenges as well.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Being a problem-solver during a pandemic
In-house lawyers are so used to being the ones who fix things, and this will be even more pertinent during COVID-19 – both on a personal and professional level.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020