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]
2 in 5 lawyers have reduced workload in wake of COVID-19
Research exclusive to Lawyers Weekly has found that a troubling number of lawyers have seen a decrease in their workloads, with many also fearing for their future ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Advice from recruiters about weathering the COVID-19 storm
Worried about the impact of the pandemic on your vocational prospects? Six recruiters offer their thoughts on having a broader perspective and how best to move forward.
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Capital raising regime changes may be retained post-pandemic
New disclosure requirements for allocating capital – brought about by the advent of COVID-19 – may be here to stay, “and with a broader application”.
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Legal concerns remain following release of COVIDSafe app
While advocacy bodies support the government’s efforts to combat coronavirus, there are outstanding privacy and legislative concerns pertaining to the new tracking app
POLITICS • Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Firms should be deeply ashamed of cuts to employee remuneration
There is absolutely no excuse for partners and executives not to reach into their pockets to stand by their obligations to their staff during this pandemic, writes ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 26 Apr 2020
How drone lawyers have been impacted by COVID-19
If we are to exist in a society that is more technology-friendly moving forward, the future may be bright for lawyers working in the drone space.
SME LAW • Sun, 26 Apr 2020
Global firm cuts equity partner cash flow by over 50%
A global law firm with an Australian presence has implemented measures for the months of May and June 2020 to combat COVID-19.
BIG LAW • Sat, 25 Apr 2020
National firm cuts salaries by 20%, partner remuneration by 20%-40%
Another mid-tier law firm has confirmed the adoption of new measures to combat the commercial challenges posed by COVID-19.
SME LAW • Thu, 23 Apr 2020
Why legal tech is crucial for team success during a pandemic
During such unprecedented and unpredictable times, new and evolving legal technologies will make daily legal practice and processes much easier for lawyers to flourish ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Apr 2020