Jerome Doraisamy

NSW trumpets ‘record’ number of female magistrates

Women now make up 47 per cent of magistrates in NSW, marking a 7 per cent increase from one decade ago, according to the state’s attorney-general.

THE BAR • Mon, 28 Oct 2019

Myer judgment ‘probably the most significant class action decision in over a decade’

Last Thursday’s Federal Court decision in proceedings brought against department store chain Myer has offered “valuable guidance” on continuous disclosure obligations and ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Oct 2019

GC sues AMP for over $2m following dismissal

A former general counsel of AMP has launched a claim against the financial services giant alleging “wrongful termination” and “hostile, aggressive and intimidating ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 27 Oct 2019

Mills Oakley hires blockchain and cryptocurrency special counsel

National firm Mills Oakley has recruited a new special counsel to help enhance its innovation and technology credentials.

SME LAW • Sun, 27 Oct 2019

Recognising animals as sentient crucial for advancing animal welfare legislation

The recognition of animal sentience in ACT legislation is a positive step for animal protection that could lead to greater change, according to animal rights lawyers.

POLITICS • Sun, 27 Oct 2019

Brisbane Bullets bought by US private equity firm

Private equity investment firm Brisbane Basketball USA LLC has been advised on the purchase of Brisbane Bullets Pty Ltd.

SME LAW • Sun, 27 Oct 2019

Recording of overtime will ensure new lawyers have better cultural expectations

New industrial regulations requiring junior lawyers to clock all of their overtime means that those coming through the ranks will have a different view of what is ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Oct 2019

Corporate Counsel Summit and Awards launched for 2020

Lawyers Weekly is proud to present the second annual Corporate Counsel Summit and the fourth Corporate Counsel Awards, which will both be held on Friday, 20 March 2020

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 24 Oct 2019

CBP makes 3 senior appointments

National firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has appointed two practitioners to special counsel and one to senior associate.

SME LAW • Thu, 24 Oct 2019