Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation. You can email Jerome at: [email protected]
New Deputy Chief Magistrate named for NSW Local Court
The NSW Local Court has made another leadership appointment by naming a new Deputy Chief Magistrate.
THE BAR • Sun, 22 Sep 2024
A desire for 4-day weeks and being adults on AI: What’s hot in law this week (16–20 Sept)
In the past week, a global law firm withdrew its presence Down Under, and research showed that lawyers are keen for truncated working weeks. Here is your weekly round-up ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 20 Sep 2024
Kentucky judge shot and killed in chambers, sheriff charged with murder
A county sheriff in the US state of Kentucky has been charged with one count of murder following the fatal shooting of a district judge in his chambers.
THE BAR • Fri, 20 Sep 2024
Second class action filed against Harvey Norman
Retail giant Harvey Norman is now facing another class action, the second filed in the same week, over alleged illegally sold junk extended warranties.
BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Sep 2024
Aptum Legal nabs former ATO assistant commissioner
East coast-based firm Aptum Legal has appointed former ATO acting assistant commissioner Michael Buscema as its new tax disputes practice lead.
SME LAW • Thu, 19 Sep 2024
Lawyers doing more pro bono hours than ever, but large firms, in-house teams must improve
There was an 11.5 per cent increase in total hours of pro bono work undertaken by Australian lawyers in FY2023–24; however, some in the profession need to “consider how ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Sep 2024
Finalists revealed for first Momentum Media Australian AI Awards 2024
Several legal services firms have been selected as finalists at the inaugural awards, which champions those who have transformed the Australian economy with their AI ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Sep 2024
Gilchrist Connell continues to grow
National law firm Gilchrist Connell has added four new special counsel, three new senior associates, and six associates to its ranks.
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Sep 2024
Unpaid overtime class action sees $31.5m settlement for junior doctors
The largest-ever wages underpayment class action settlement in the ACT has been reached, with junior doctors in the territory to be awarded $31.5 million over hospitals’ ...
THE BAR • Wed, 18 Sep 2024