COVID-19: A law of its own
The virtual world has changed many things in life – and as it remains a place of opportunity and comfort, something has dramatically shifted – since 2015 a darker side to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2020
Legal groups back Senate Select Committee into COVID-19 response
Advocates in the legal profession are pledging support for a new cross-party Senate Select Committee to review and report on the Australian government’s response to the ...
POLITICS • Wed, 08 Apr 2020
Supporting clients through serious injury claims during COVID-19
Plaintiff solicitors have an important role to play in helping claimants adapt to new court processes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, says one professional.
SME LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2020
NewLaw bucking the trend on firm cuts
Not only are some of the bigger NewLaw players in Australia managing to stave off cuts, they are seeing potential for growth in the near term.
NEWLAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Reflections on quarantine life from a lawyer
Australians need to expect more from their governments, writes Henry Cornwell.
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Appeal lodged in mesh class action judgment
Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson has confirmed it will appeal the Federal Court decision in favour of women impacted by pelvic mesh implants.
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on aged care
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, aged care organisations are having to navigate “very difficult” practical, legal and risk issues, says one practitioner.
SME LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Global firm reduces partner profits, cancels salary reviews
A global law firm has resolved to reduce partner profit distributions and cancel staff salary reviews as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
‘Do more with less’ more relevant now than ever before: Part One
During a global pandemic, it is fundamentally important that legal teams be able to strategically direct their energies so as to support their organisations, according to ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
