Creative outlets crucial for boutique lawyers
Activities such as filmmaking offer a multitude of benefits for those in the SME space that not only tick the wellness box but have flow-on effects for one’s professional ...
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Is Australia becoming less litigious?
Last year saw the “lowest number” of public liability claims for slips, trips and falls in the last 15 years, leading one principal to question whether we are witnessing ...
SME LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Partner of the Year Awards launched for 2020
Lawyers Weekly, in conjunction with principal partner Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s Partner of the Year Awards.
BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Legal chatbot to combat police misconduct launched
A Victorian-based CLC, legal tech start-up and SME firm have collaborated on a bot to give voice to victims of police misconduct.
NEWLAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Hands-on learning key for lawyers moving forward
CPD offerings are increasing in both number and breadth, and the Law Society of NSW is committed to ensuring innovative and relevant courses for the state’s lawyers ahead ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
‘Comprehensive’ sexual harassment reform needed following AHRC report
Multiple legal advocacy groups have called for an overhaul of existing law to better protect workers from sexual harassment, saying “the law is simply no longer fit for ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Mar 2020
IMF Bentham merges, takes on new namesake
Litigation funder IMF Bentham has merged with a high-value claims financier and will take the latter’s name.
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Mar 2020
Making workplace sexual harassment a thing of the past
While sexual harassment is not a new issue, in recent years there has been a growing awareness of employee rights when it comes to harassment of any kind in the ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Mar 2020
Boards that prioritise women directors ‘tap into a deep talent pool’
New research has highlighted significant benefits to companies that not only move to have more women on their boards but also include them in more meaningful ways.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Mar 2020
