How 5 class actions have become 1 for AMP
Multiple class actions launched against embattled wealth giant AMP have confused the legal process, as law firms compete for the proceedings, writes James Mitchell.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
Aus laws are ‘out of date’ in navigating personal data concerns
If the federal government doesn’t move to break up BigTech promptly, the economy, political system and our personal privacy are all doomed, argues one principal.
SME LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
Why Qld Supreme Court decision on litigation funding is so significant
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland has confirmed the legality of litigation funding for class actions in Queensland and brings Queensland in line with ...
SME LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
The Corporate Counsel Show: Lessons from women’s sport for gender issues in law
For the founder of Ladies who League, being an advocate for the myriad issues faced by women in sport offers a unique perspective on vocational concerns and what more ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
How to become a leader in legal ops
When looking to move into a leadership position in legal operations, there are number of practical first steps that one must take, argues ANZ’s head of legal ops.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
Balancing a passion for wine with in-house work: Q&A with Joe Menezes
Life in-house can get hectic at times, senior legal counsel Joe Menezes says, but travelling the country to wine regions offers a unique cultural outlet which helps ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
What makes a successful in-house meeting?
The frequency and nature of group or one-on-one meetings within in-house legal teams can help define the productivity and success of those law departments, according to a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
Debriefing about in-house life is fundamentally important
For three Sydney-based in-house lawyers, being able to come home and discuss the niche issues that confront legal counsel is fundamental for personal and professional ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
ASIC must rethink ‘overly prescriptive’ good practice guidelines
The federal regulator must ensure that good practice guidance for corporate entities is less prescriptive, particularly with regard to whistleblower protections, argues a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
