Are you legally liable if workers catch COVID-19?
Workers who contract coronavirus may be able to pursue workers’ compensation claims, argues one lawyer.
SME LAW • Thu, 19 Mar 2020
Finding and retaining purpose in a SME law firm
Having motivation to get out of bed in the morning is fundamentally important, not just for wellbeing, but for professional drive and environmental productivity, argues ...
SME LAW • Thu, 19 Mar 2020
Family, Federal Circuit Courts to prioritise ‘urgent and critical’ cases
Cases that are “urgent and critical” are set to be prioritised by the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia as the impact of COVID-19 escalates
THE BAR • Thu, 19 Mar 2020
How to build brand equity (and get noticed by the right clients)
There’s a progressive paradigm shift in the boutique legal sector with the profession increasingly investing in building their firms’ reputation as a company, rather than ...
SME LAW • Thu, 19 Mar 2020
Admission ceremonies on hold across Australia’s east coast
Lawyers-in-waiting in the three most populous jurisdictions are set to miss out on admission ceremonies in the coming weeks and months, in the wake of COVID-19.
THE BAR • Wed, 18 Mar 2020
Bakers hires partner from Clifford Chance
Baker McKenzie has made a lateral hire from fellow global firm Clifford Chance, scooping a partner for its corporate group.
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Mar 2020
Shine fends off attempt by ISGM to de-class action
The Federal Court has handed Shine Lawyers an initial victory in its class action against ISG Management.
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Mar 2020
Fair Work Commission Expert Panel garners new appointments
The Morrison government has appointed three new members to the Fair Work Commission Expert Panel.
POLITICS • Wed, 18 Mar 2020
How to successfully work from home
There are five key strategies to making the most out of working from home arrangements, according to an expert in the space.
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Mar 2020
