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
‘Comprehensive’ sexual harassment reform needed following AHRC report
Multiple legal advocacy groups have called for an overhaul of existing law to better protect workers from sexual harassment, saying “the law is simply no longer fit for ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Mar 2020
IMF Bentham merges, takes on new namesake
Litigation funder IMF Bentham has merged with a high-value claims financier and will take the latter’s name.
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Mar 2020
