Step up (not out) with communication during pandemic
In such a turbulent time, effective communication with clients and colleagues is more important than ever before, writes Shelby Timmins.
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
How firms can help clients navigate changes to insolvency laws
As part of its economic response to COVID-19, the federal government has made changes to insolvency laws – which lawyers will have to help clients navigate.
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2020
Transforming a legal business through tech investments
Embracing digital doesn’t just mean better utilising the online sphere, it also means considered collaboration with emerging legal tech players, argues one partner.
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2020
Sports cancellations open up legal minefield
The extraordinary albeit necessary cancellation of almost every sporting event and competition across Australia in the wake of coronavirus raises serious legal questions, ...
SME LAW • Tue, 24 Mar 2020
GC must be an ‘anchor’ during pandemic
More so than ever before, general counsel have a duty to keep a legal team moving forward and provide direction, says one professional.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Rethinking your AGM against coronavirus backdrop
The need to implement contingency plans for the hosting of AGMs has exposed “key failings” in the Corporations Act.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Employment and workplace considerations for GCs in wake of COVID-19
General counsel cannot allow employment laws to be “the tail that wags the dog” – they need to be on the front foot, argues one partner.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Org culture poses increasing risk to reputation
A new survey of senior leaders has found that the culture of an organisation has become more and more “critical” to its reputation.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Understanding directors’ duties in 2020
Recent changes to the Corporations Act are to have a “substantial” impact on directors moving forward, argues one managing principal.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Mar 2020
