Convicted former AGS lawyer to be struck off
A solicitor who dishonestly appropriated $220,000 of Commonwealth money to cover gambling debts while he worked for the Australian Government Solicitor is to be removed ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 27 Mar 2020
#auslaw facing its biggest ever threat to workplace wellness
The coronavirus pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to law firms across Australia, with one senior professional saying there is “no comparison” for threats to ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Indefinite remote working to have lasting impact on firms’ WHS policies
There is little doubt that the coronavirus is forcing fundamental changes to working from home arrangements for law firms, two senior lawyers say.
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Pandemic will test businesses’ commitment to combating modern slavery
COVID-19 has businesses across Australia scrambling to adapt to new circumstances and will show how important fighting modern slavery is or isn’t, says one principal.
POLITICS • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Boutiques must have business continuity plans in place
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, boutique law firms must have a documented plan in place to adapt to and recover from threats to their businesses.
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Managing cash flow in the next 6 months
Staying on top of your firm’s cash flow is going to be critical as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfurl.
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Don’t stop marketing your firm (especially now)
More so now than ever, law firms need to be visible for clients as uncertainty and unpredictability become greater features of our daily lives, argues one professional.
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
How boutiques can respond to the latest economic stimulus
Fiscal support for SMEs help them navigate COVID-19, but boutique law firms will also have to roll up their sleeves to get through the pandemic, says one professional.
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
COVID-19 presents fresh challenges and opportunities for family lawyers
Despite an increasing bounty of challenges for practitioners in the family law space, it remains an exciting vocational path, argues one partner.
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
