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 interaction crucial for legal teams during pandemic
At a time in which leaving the house is all but barred, staying engaged through technology is fundamental for the wellbeing and collegiality of the in-house team, says ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Close collaboration between corporate advisory and in-house lawyers crucial right now
Effective working relationships have been necessary in a post-royal commission world, and are especially important in the current pandemic environment, argues one ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
5-phase approach for business resilience during COVID-19
A five-phase strategic and systematic approach to strengthen the resilience of organisations’ current business models is key to continuity of operations during the ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Gender split on boards still far from balanced
Women’s participation in leadership roles and on the boards of corporate entities remains low, according to new research.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Your Call hires new head of client advisory
Online and hotline whistleblowing service Your Call has appointed a new head of corporate advisory to head up its new whistleblowing governance training and consulting ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
How employees can fight for their roles during COVID-19
Legal professionals must be prepared to make informed choices and negotiate with their employers in the event of a downturn.
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Pandemic creating ‘fresh opportunities’ in workplace relations
Whilst the ongoing coronavirus crisis presents significant issues and challenges for lawyers, those in workplace relations law will also find new and exciting ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020
New workplace manslaughter laws a timely reminder to reassess OH&S risks
The recent release of the Dreamworld coronial inquest findings is an important reminder to businesses about their duty of care to protect the health and safety of their ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Loophole for SME loans must be closed
The Queensland government has offered loans to small businesses of up to $250,000 – but there is a “serious loophole” that must be closed, notes one principal.
SME LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020