#auslaw: Stepping into a new era
The modern legal marketplace continues to evolve – both organically and in response to environmental shifts that impact upon our profession. Here, we explore some of the ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020
‘Speak up’ culture crucial for whistleblower compliance
While ASIC has outlined specific deliverables for whistleblower policies moving forward, it is also important for individuals to contribute to a workplace that encourages ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020
5 emerging issues for in-house counsel in 2020
Corporate lawyers always face myriad issues day-to-day in their respective businesses, but according to one senior in-house counsel, certain trends are emerging that can ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Jan 2020
CSR will evolve in-house in 2020: Diligent
Businesses have to ensure they are doing more than just the bare minimum in order to meet public expectations moving forward, according to a new white paper from ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Jan 2020
What factors are preventing innovation in-house?
Australia is a country the world should be keeping its eyes on for legal tech in 2020, despite adoption not being at the levels it should, writes Matthew Kay.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Slater and Gordon considers class action over sporting grants scandal
Plaintiff firm Slater and Gordon is considering launching a class action over the “sports rorts” scandal.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Ashurst responds to reports of underpaying staff
International law firm Ashurst has responded to reports from earlier this week that its junior lawyers have been paid below minimum rates.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Balancing life as a barrister and a parent
Life at the bar is, arguably, one of the more challenging vocational paths a legal professional can embark on. The assumption of parental responsibilities can and does ...
THE BAR • Mon, 20 Jan 2020
4 ways your firm can take meaningful action on climate change
Law firms can wield considerable influence in the advisory, advocacy and litigious spaces to combat the effects of climate change – if they choose to do so, argues the ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jan 2020
