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]
$1.3m payout for abuse survivor ‘sends strong message’
A landmark decision in Western Australia sets a significant precedent for access to justice for survivors of sexual abuse, argues one plaintiff firm.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
The impact of the new annualised salary provisions on boutique firms
In recent weeks, Lawyers Weekly explored how the new Fair Work Commission-imposed annualised salary provisions will affect BigLaw. Here, we explore the impact on the SME ...
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Leadership on wellness fundamental, regardless of firm size
Walking the talk is the “single most powerful and authentic demonstration” that a firm leader is a wellness advocate, and such action must correspond with individual firm ...
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
5 ways managing partners must respond to economic turmoil
Firm leaders, particularly those in the SME space, have to be prepared to manage the fallout of global events, writes Jacob Aldridge.
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Creative outlets crucial for boutique lawyers
Activities such as filmmaking offer a multitude of benefits for those in the SME space that not only tick the wellness box but have flow-on effects for one’s professional ...
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Is Australia becoming less litigious?
Last year saw the “lowest number” of public liability claims for slips, trips and falls in the last 15 years, leading one principal to question whether we are witnessing ...
SME LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Partner of the Year Awards launched for 2020
Lawyers Weekly, in conjunction with principal partner Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s Partner of the Year Awards.
BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Legal chatbot to combat police misconduct launched
A Victorian-based CLC, legal tech start-up and SME firm have collaborated on a bot to give voice to victims of police misconduct.
NEWLAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Hands-on learning key for lawyers moving forward
CPD offerings are increasing in both number and breadth, and the Law Society of NSW is committed to ensuring innovative and relevant courses for the state’s lawyers ahead ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020