Committals are essential to our justice system
The public must understand the important role that committal proceedings play in our justice system, argues the chair of the Criminal Bar Association of Victoria.
THE BAR • Sun, 02 Feb 2020
Credit scores set to jump with removal of civil court filings from personal files
In mid-February, tens of thousands of Australians will see their credit scores jump as a result of civil court filings no longer appearing on credit files.
SME LAW • Sun, 02 Feb 2020
Seyfarth Shaw elevates WHS lawyer to partner
International firm Seyfarth Shaw has promoted Sarah Goodhew, who is currently on maternity leave, to the partnership for its workplace, health and safety team.
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Feb 2020
Britain is bracing for a brave new post-Brexit world
Numerous questions and issues remain unresolved regarding trade and bilateral relationships, writes Emma Langley.
POLITICS • Sun, 02 Feb 2020
Should firms move towards fixed pricing in the wake of FWC requirements?
Movement away from billable hours is the best way to breed a better, more hospitable environment for overworked juniors, according to five NewLaw practitioners – ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 30 Jan 2020
Lipman Karas co-founder appointed chair of SA Legal Services Commission
The principal and co-founder of Lipman Karas has been named as the new chair for the Legal Services Commission in South Australia.
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jan 2020
Tone comes from the top – especially in boutique firms
How the leaders of boutique practices conduct themselves has significant flow-on consequences for the professional environment of that practice, argues one senior lawyer
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jan 2020
What to do when you work for a dinosaur
For tech-savvy practitioners, it can be hugely frustrating to work with someone who can’t, or won’t, use or invest in tech processes. Fiona McLay outlines ways to work ...
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jan 2020
Arbitration a necessary alternative to prolonged waits for court dates
Waiting two or three years for Family Court proceedings is not only financially ruinous, it also takes a huge emotional toll. Arbitration is a much more viable option, ...
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jan 2020
