Migrant Employment Legal Service launched in Sydney
A new $1.6 million statewide project will provide free legal assistance to help thousands of short-term migrants recover wages owed to them by bosses who have withheld ...
SME LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2019
Why it might be harder for sole practitioners to buy a home
Running one’s own law firm comes with many personal and professional benefits, but financially, it may lead to roadblocks when one wants to purchase a property, argues ...
SME LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2019
Regulation of social media a conundrum with no easy answers
A lack of cooperation from social media platforms, and the absence of a globally consistent approach, mean that determining the extent to which social media platforms can ...
POLITICS • Wed, 06 Nov 2019
Kirwood Capital advised on investment in Harmoney
Australian private equity firm Kirwood Capital has been advised on its investment in a Series C funding round for Harmoney.
SME LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2019
Mullins holds inaugural hospitality industry event
Brisbane-based firm Mullins last week launched its first function for those in the pub, hotel, accommodation and club industries.
SME LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2019
Mills Oakley adds 2 new partners
National firm Mills Oakley has hired new partners for its projects, energy and resources and property teams respectively.
SME LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2019
Advancement of women must involve better workplace support for men
Unless law firms can implement practical initiatives to up-end workplace culture and structures, women will not be able to fully participate and thrive in the legal ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2019
‘Stubborn, wrongheaded’ approach to family law will fail
The federal government’s approach to family law will see it advocate again for a “bad law” to be passed by parliament, which it failed to pass in the last term, argues ...
POLITICS • Tue, 05 Nov 2019
An examination of life as an in-house TMT lawyer
“I have worked in the TMT sector for 21 years and have never wanted to leave.” That reflection seems to sum up how a number of senior legal counsel in the technology, ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 05 Nov 2019
