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]
Kalium Lakes advised on financing of WA sulphate project
ASX-listed exploration and development company Kalium Lakes has been advised on its project financing for the development of the Beyondie sulphate of potash project in ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Dec 2019
Stop addressing women as ‘Sirs’
I recently had an email exchange where another solicitor insisted on addressing me as “Sir”, even after I politely requested they not do so writes Marianne Marchesi
SME LAW • Wed, 18 Dec 2019
Religious employees in law firms ‘should be circumspect’ about new bill
The revamped Religious Discrimination Bill and its provisions will not give employees of faith carte blanche in relation to religious expression, particularly during ...
POLITICS • Tue, 17 Dec 2019
Securitas advised on acquisition of Fredon Security
Global firm Baker McKenzie has advised Securitas on its acquisition of electronic security company Fredon Security.
BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Dec 2019
CBRE advised on purchase of ‘prime’ North Sydney office development
CBRE Global Investors has been advised on the acquisition of an office development in North Sydney.
BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Dec 2019
Is the GC best placed to be an organisation’s moral compass?
With corporate entities facing increased scrutiny and moves to improve their ethical and governance frameworks, the legal team is perhaps best placed to make objective ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 17 Dec 2019
Overcoming perceptions that legal tech is ‘insurmountable’
It is perhaps reasonable that in-house lawyers may feel overwhelmed by the bevy of legal technology, but there are ways that departments can ensure that everyone is up to ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 17 Dec 2019
Half of Australian businesses don’t have crisis management committees
New research shows that businesses across Australia have room for improvement when it comes to adequate preparation to manage reputational risk.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 17 Dec 2019
Government’s digital platforms inquiry response ‘lacks holistic approach’
The federal government’s proposed changes to the digital platforms landscape are a “clear step towards implementing regulatory change, but may signal a move away from a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 17 Dec 2019