CEO of NSW Law Society resigns
The chief executive of the Law Society of NSW is set to resign from the member association to become the new CEO of the Law Council of Australia.
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2020
Contingency fees must be opposed ‘as a matter of principle’
Allowing lawyers to have direct financial interests in the outcome of client matters poses a “serious risk” of compromising that lawyer’s fundamental ethical obligations ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Keypoint establishes franchising practice, hires partner
Boutique NewLaw provider Keypoint Law has created a franchising practice group and hired a partner from Holman Webb.
NEWLAW • Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Westpac hit with class action over ‘market disclosure issues’
Westpac has been served with a class action on behalf of shareholders who acquired interests in the bank’s securities or equity swap confirmations in the last six years
BIG LAW • Fri, 13 Mar 2020
#auslaw is behind on developing ‘speak up’ cultures
Longstanding practices of protecting those in senior roles have resulted in a scenario whereby the legal profession is lagging behind other industries.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
$1.3m payout for abuse survivor ‘sends strong message’
A landmark decision in Western Australia sets a significant precedent for access to justice for survivors of sexual abuse, argues one plaintiff firm.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
The impact of the new annualised salary provisions on boutique firms
In recent weeks, Lawyers Weekly explored how the new Fair Work Commission-imposed annualised salary provisions will affect BigLaw. Here, we explore the impact on the SME ...
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Leadership on wellness fundamental, regardless of firm size
Walking the talk is the “single most powerful and authentic demonstration” that a firm leader is a wellness advocate, and such action must correspond with individual firm ...
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
5 ways managing partners must respond to economic turmoil
Firm leaders, particularly those in the SME space, have to be prepared to manage the fallout of global events, writes Jacob Aldridge.
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
