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]
Prioritising business above wellness won’t work in 2020
This year, more than ever before, self-care is a matter of critical importance to those in the boutique space, argues a lawyer-turned-meditation instructor.
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2020
‘It’s never been easier to establish a business from scratch’
One year removed from the launch of her freelance legal business, Katherine Thomas reflects on what she’s learned from the past 12 months and offers advice to those in ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2020
Why video game publishers, not governing bodies, rule eSports
Lawyers must realise that video game publishers, not governing bodies, rule eSports when dealing with the industry, one of Australia’s first specialists in the subject ...
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2020
How law reflects the ‘moral conscience’ of society: Bathurst CJ
It is crucial to view the law as showcasing the moral conscience of the society around us, but there are also limitations to this, says the Chief Justice of the Supreme ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2020
Pivotal Systems advised on ‘novel’ financing structure
US-based tech company Pivotal Systems Corporation has been advised on the raising of $13 million under a preferred stock financing facility.
SME LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2020
Landers launches consulting function for GCs and in-house teams
National law firm Lander & Rogers has unveiled a new consulting function and hired a chief client experience officer and practice group leader of consulting.
SME LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2020
AMP ordered by Federal Court to pay $5.175m penalty
The Federal Court of Australia on Thursday has ordered financial services giant AMP to pay over $5 million after finding that AMP failed to prevent insurance churn by its ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2020
Employers must be careful of over-policing employee activism
Instead of overreacting and making threats against workers, the best way to deal with employee activism may be through establishing a culture of tolerance and transparent ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Sydney lawyer launches consulting firm for e-commerce and consumer clients
A commercial lawyer from Sydney has started a new legal consultancy firm supporting clients in the e-commerce, supply chain and consumer goods sector.
SME LAW • Tue, 04 Feb 2020