How much does the in-house realm cater to specific gender needs?
Life as a corporate counsel has “always been a popular choice for women”, an impression that is borne out in real life, argues one former general counsel.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 29 Oct 2019
How many hours do corporate counsel work each week?
New research reveals the volume of work being undertaken by those in-house every week, offering insight into the balance (or otherwise) achieved between work and life.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 29 Oct 2019
‘I wanted variety and certainly got it’: Q&A with Genie Kim
This week, we spoke with Canon corporate counsel Genie Kim about how her expectations of life in-house differed to what it’s actually like and how she’s navigated the ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 29 Oct 2019
Uluru Statement proves that ‘while the law can oppress, the law can also redeem’
Constitutional reform is a long game and engaging in deliberative dialogue processes – as well as utilising support from the legal profession – is the best way forward in ...
POLITICS • Mon, 28 Oct 2019
Carlton & United Breweries advised on boutique brewery joint venture
Australian brewing company Carlton & United Breweries has been advised on a joint venture to establish a boutique brewery in Victoria’s Yarra Valley.
SME LAW • Mon, 28 Oct 2019
‘A bizarre conspiracy theory’: Barristers rubbish attacks on independence of judiciary
Legal member associations have condemned the attacks on Chief Justice Anne Ferguson and the judiciary in a story published by Quadrant magazine, calling its assertions ...
THE BAR • Mon, 28 Oct 2019
NSW trumpets ‘record’ number of female magistrates
Women now make up 47 per cent of magistrates in NSW, marking a 7 per cent increase from one decade ago, according to the state’s attorney-general.
THE BAR • Mon, 28 Oct 2019
Myer judgment ‘probably the most significant class action decision in over a decade’
Last Thursday’s Federal Court decision in proceedings brought against department store chain Myer has offered “valuable guidance” on continuous disclosure obligations and ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Oct 2019
GC sues AMP for over $2m following dismissal
A former general counsel of AMP has launched a claim against the financial services giant alleging “wrongful termination” and “hostile, aggressive and intimidating ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 27 Oct 2019
