Jerome Doraisamy

Is Australia risking losing business in dispute resolution?

It is anticipated that three-quarters of all lawsuits in the DR space will be resolved online in the next decade, and Australia must ensure it isn’t falling behind our ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2019

Virtual internship for human rights law launches

One of Australia’s legal education providers has unveiled the nation’s first human rights law virtual internship, aiming to give prospective students a “realistic ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2019

Australia ‘yet to realise’ its potential as a regional hub for international disputes

There are inherent challenges facing arbitration in Australia, but these can be overcome with “significant effort” on the part of Australia’s legal community, argues one ...

THE BAR • Sun, 01 Dec 2019

WA appoints 6 new senior counsel - 2019

Six practitioners have been appointed to senior counsel in Western Australia, which the state’s Law Society called “recognition of their demonstrated distinction”

THE BAR • Sun, 01 Dec 2019

Group funding legislation for class actions will ‘improve access to justice’

The Victorian government has introduced legislation intending to make it easier to bring class actions for silicosis, wage theft and other forms of wrongdoing.

POLITICS • Sun, 01 Dec 2019

Bellamy’s agrees to almost $50m class action settlement

A conditional agreement has been reached with baby food producer Bellamy’s to settle an open class action with company investors for $49.7 million.

SME LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2019

Why ‘niching down’ makes for a more successful boutique practice

Having a broader practice remit may allow you to get your business off the ground but finding your calling in a specialisation will lead to greater passion and, ...

SME LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2019

Ineffective business management has an ‘amplified effect’ on boutique firms

The practice of law is but one part of a boutique firm’s operations, and those running their own shop need to ensure their internal processes are in keeping with the ...

SME LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2019

‘Many firms recognise maternity leave should not be prohibitive’

While there are still “pockets” of the industry that would view time off for family reasons as career-limiting, the profession is moving in the right direction in better ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2019