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]
Legal profession must do more to address invisible illnesses
Invisible illnesses have been viewed as impediments to success, putting many lawyers and law students across Australia at disadvantage, argues one graduate.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Oct 2019
Meridian Lawyers appoints new principal
National firm Meridian Lawyers has elevated a lawyer to principal, bringing the total number of principals at the firm to 21.
SME LAW • Sun, 06 Oct 2019
KKR advised on first ASX-listed fund
King & Wood Mallesons has advised KKR on the launch of its first fund to be listed on the ASX, the KKR Credit Income Fund.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Oct 2019
RuralCo advised on its $469m acquisition
Gilbert + Tobin has advised Ruralco on its $469 million acquisition by global agricultural giant Nutrien.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Oct 2019
ACT government moves to improve access to justice
The ACT government has introduced a series of legislative reforms this week designed to improve justice outcomes for all Canberrans.
POLITICS • Sun, 06 Oct 2019
Could law firms face privacy class actions for data breaches?
Privacy class actions may be looming on the horizon, which both offer opportunities for Australian litigators and funders and simultaneously may expose firms whose cyber ...
PODCAST • Fri, 04 Oct 2019
Global firm responds to allegations of sexual assault by co-managing partner
A partner at a global law firm has alleged, in an open letter and regulatory filing, that a co-managing partner of the firm has sexually assaulted her on multiple ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Oct 2019
Tasmania lawyer fined, found guilty of professional misconduct
A solicitor based in Launceston has been found guilty of professional misconduct for breaching a court order to personally pay costs pertaining to a litigation dispute.
SME LAW • Thu, 03 Oct 2019
‘Sadfishing’ by law students should concern us all
Taking to social media to vent about emotional issues, allegedly to generate sympathy, is an increasingly popular trend among teenagers. But the Australian legal ...
SME LAW • Thu, 03 Oct 2019