‘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
Are you a morally attentive or ethically numb in-house lawyer?
A new LOD report compiled by two legal academics clusters in-house lawyers into four ethical categories: the troubled, the coasters, the champions and the comfortably ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 05 Nov 2019
What are the steps to take when moving into a legal ops leadership role?
A high-level strategy, assessment of the business’ maturity and an appreciation for the importance of change management are all needed if one is to succeed when stepping ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 05 Nov 2019
In-house counsel less satisfied with workplace support than last year
New data shows that fewer lawyers working in-house are satisfied with company policies for workplace support.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 05 Nov 2019
2 barristers appointed to Victorian County Court
Anne Hassan SC and Kevin Doyle have both been appointed as judged to the County Court in Victoria.
THE BAR • Mon, 04 Nov 2019
Move to outlaw environmental protests ‘deeply concerning’
Boycott campaigns to stop human rights abuses or to protect the environment are a legitimate protest tactic that should be protected, argues the Human Rights Law Centre
POLITICS • Mon, 04 Nov 2019
Mills Oakley hires partner from Holman Webb
National firm Mills Oakley has moved to strengthen its workplace relations team by nabbing a partner from Holman Webb for its Sydney office.
SME LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2019
Why do firms continue to treat applicants like dirt?
Recently, Lawyers Weekly put a call out for anecdotes from lawyers who, as students or graduates, had faced negative experiences when applying for jobs at law firms
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2019
