Jerome Doraisamy

District Court judge elevated to NSW Supreme Court

Judge Andrew Coleman SC, who was appointed to the NSW District Court three years ago, is set to join the state’s Supreme Court in October.

THE BAR • Sun, 15 Sep 2024

A $24bn deal and the impact of the Right to Disconnect: What’s hot in law this week (9–13 Sept)

This week, one of the world’s biggest firms announced that 10 per cent of its partnership would be cut, and the federal government committed almost $800 million to legal ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 13 Sep 2024

Hogan Lovells to exit Australia

Global firm Hogan Lovells is set to exit the Australian market, having made the decision to close its last remaining office Down Under, in Sydney, which comprises almost ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 13 Sep 2024

Lawyers want 4-day weeks, research says

Nearly all legal professionals believe that being able to work a four-day week would improve their work/life balance – but much fewer believe their firms will implement ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Australia should ‘be the adult in the room’ on AI regulation

While looming Californian legislation sparks debate over safety and innovation, Australia will do well to maintain a “careful and cautious” approach when it comes to the ...

POLITICS • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Maurice Blackburn national head of medical negligence and dust diseases appointed as coroner

The Victorian government has appointed the national head of Maurice Blackburn’s medical negligence and dust diseases practice groups to the state’s Coroners Court.

THE BAR • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Fair Work cracks down on paid agents

In response to “concerning” conduct from paid agents representing applicants in Fair Work matters, the national industrial relations tribunal will implement various ...

THE BAR • Wed, 11 Sep 2024

‘Trust requires competence’ from legal leaders

Being vulnerable, open, and honest while remaining competent and self-aware is the best way for leaders in legal workplaces to build and maintain the trust of staff, says ...

SME LAW • Wed, 11 Sep 2024

Family lawyers are combating burnout by doing law differently

While collaborative practice is not the answer to every situation, the opportunity to think about, and do, separation differently has been life-changing for families and ...

SME LAW • Wed, 11 Sep 2024