What it means to be a lawyer
The global coronavirus pandemic serves as a timely reminder of the important role that lawyers play in our society, writes Henry Kalus.
SME LAW • Thu, 23 Apr 2020
Video tech now allowed for witnessing docs in NSW
A new temporary regulation made by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley allows for videoconferencing technology to be used in witnessing legal documents during COVID-19.
POLITICS • Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Spotlight: Todd Keeler CEO, FilePro
Promoted by FilePro Legal service delivery will look vastly different one decade from now to what it is today, and as a result, practice management solutions must evolve ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Multinational firm pauses salary reviews, defers partner profits
A “Magic Circle” law firm with an Australian presence has put a hold on salary reviews and increases and will defer partner profit distributions as it responds to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Apr 2020
National firm cancels 2020 pay rises
There will be no pay rises for partners or employees this year at one national law firm, as part of its steps to manage the impact of COVID-19.
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Advocates hit Dutton with COVID-19 legal challenge
A legal challenge against Minister Peter Dutton and the Department of Home Affairs has been filed on behalf of a refugee in immigration detention for alleged failure to ...
POLITICS • Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Lawyers must choose to lead during COVID-19
In what has fast become one of the most extraordinary social, professional and economic crises of our lifetimes, it is incumbent upon lawyers to step up for the community ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Employment lawyers ‘have never been more important’
The outbreak of coronavirus has resulted in work that is both intellectually stimulating and hugely consequential for lawyers in the employment space, says one partner.
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Collaboration with barristers critical during COVID-19
Unprecedented challenges in the wake of a global pandemic mean that it is especially important for corporate counsel to engage effectively with those at the bar.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Apr 2020
