Executive leadership style: Nature or nurture?
There are many people who struggle to see a person with a disability as being a leader or possessing leadership qualities. This attitude has existed since time immemorial ...
SME LAW • Tue, 19 Nov 2019
In-house lawyers are ‘the unsung heroes’ who deserve recognition
With the Corporate Counsel Awards 2020 having just launched, we spoke with three former winners about the importance of acknowledging the work done by corporate counsel
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 19 Nov 2019
What issues are most commonly perceived with unethical business behaviour?
Corruption, company tax avoidance and misleading and deceptive advertising continue to be the top issues relating to unethical behavioural perceptions in business, ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 19 Nov 2019
Overcoming perceived barriers from in-house lawyers about the NewLaw space
In response to reluctance that in-house lawyers may still have when it comes to choosing NewLaw firms for work, one senior practitioner says there are ways that such ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 19 Nov 2019
Proposed laws to limit environmental activism ‘outrageous’
Any legislation that has the effect of limiting constitutionally implied political communication needs to be critically analysed, argues one partner.
POLITICS • Mon, 18 Nov 2019
Victorian Bar elects new president
The Victorian Bar has elected Wendy Harris QC as its new president, who will take over from Dr Matt Collins QC who has now completed his two-year term.
THE BAR • Mon, 18 Nov 2019
New national workplace relations firm launches
A specialist workplace law firm, comprised mostly of former K&L Gates practitioners, has simultaneously opened offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth with nine ...
SME LAW • Mon, 18 Nov 2019
‘I never believed recovery was going to be possible for me’
A combination of writing, hitting the gym, playing rugby and adopting a new outlook has provided student Sophia Hatzis with all the tools needed to remain healthy, happy ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Nov 2019
Will any firms lose their QLD government contracts for not meeting pro bono targets?
The Queensland Government has mandated that any firms it outsources work to must meet their pro bono commitments, or risk suspension or termination from government work
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019
