More than 1 in 5 delayed invoices are sent to the wrong address
The Australian Taxation Office has revealed that many businesses are shooting themselves in the foot by issuing invoices with the wrong details on them.
SME LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2019
Is Australia risking losing business in dispute resolution?
It is anticipated that three-quarters of all lawsuits in the DR space will be resolved online in the next decade, and Australia must ensure it isn’t falling behind our ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2019
Virtual internship for human rights law launches
One of Australia’s legal education providers has unveiled the nation’s first human rights law virtual internship, aiming to give prospective students a “realistic ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2019
Australia ‘yet to realise’ its potential as a regional hub for international disputes
There are inherent challenges facing arbitration in Australia, but these can be overcome with “significant effort” on the part of Australia’s legal community, argues one ...
THE BAR • Sun, 01 Dec 2019
WA appoints 6 new senior counsel - 2019
Six practitioners have been appointed to senior counsel in Western Australia, which the state’s Law Society called “recognition of their demonstrated distinction”
THE BAR • Sun, 01 Dec 2019
Group funding legislation for class actions will ‘improve access to justice’
The Victorian government has introduced legislation intending to make it easier to bring class actions for silicosis, wage theft and other forms of wrongdoing.
POLITICS • Sun, 01 Dec 2019
Bellamy’s agrees to almost $50m class action settlement
A conditional agreement has been reached with baby food producer Bellamy’s to settle an open class action with company investors for $49.7 million.
SME LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2019
Why ‘niching down’ makes for a more successful boutique practice
Having a broader practice remit may allow you to get your business off the ground but finding your calling in a specialisation will lead to greater passion and, ...
SME LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2019
Ineffective business management has an ‘amplified effect’ on boutique firms
The practice of law is but one part of a boutique firm’s operations, and those running their own shop need to ensure their internal processes are in keeping with the ...
SME LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2019
