Jerome Doraisamy

Directors need broader understanding of ‘global trends’

Given the potential for disruption coming from all different industry types, company directors will need to beef up their appreciation of worldwide marketplace ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 27 Aug 2019

Why your company secretary should have a legal background

Not only do lawyers already have the skill sets required to be successful company secretaries, but it can also be an incredibly rewarding path for practitioners, argues ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 27 Aug 2019

How can in-house teams better cater to wellness needs?

It is the duty of leadership in an in-house team to ensure that health and wellbeing issues can be communicated openly and honestly, both for junior and senior counsel, ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 27 Aug 2019

CBA appoints Carmel Mulhern to executive group counsel

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has appointed Carmel Mulhern to its executive leadership team as group executive group counsel and governance.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 27 Aug 2019

Misconduct allegations against Victorian judge dismissed

An allegation against a County Court judge that alcohol purchased using Coroners Court funds was removed for personal use has been dismissed.

THE BAR • Tue, 27 Aug 2019

Who has jurisdiction when crimes are committed in space?

The first alleged act of criminal conduct in outer space, which came to light in recent days, begs the question: what, and whose, laws apply?

BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Aug 2019

Culture of ‘hierarchy and fear’ must be discarded by law firms

If law firms are to attract and maintain the right talent, there must be a cultural shift away from outdated models and movement towards greater immersion, argues one ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Aug 2019

Repeal of medevac laws will lessen our compliance with international obligations

Not only do the medevac laws cost taxpayers less for refugee transfers, but they also ensure better compliance with Australia’s legal duties.

POLITICS • Mon, 26 Aug 2019

Bipartisanship needed to address prison numbers, says former NSW A-G

The number of people imprisoned, both in NSW and across the country, will continue to rise unless there is a bipartisan approach from both sides of politics as well as a ...

POLITICS • Sun, 25 Aug 2019