Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation. You can email Jerome at: [email protected]
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
Balancing moral imperatives against business interests: Part Two
EJ Wise has learned from experience the importance of simultaneously addressing personal values against professional needs. In the second half of this story, she outlines ...
SME LAW • Mon, 07 Oct 2019
CLC CEO appointed Victoria’s first Disability Worker Commissioner
The CEO of the Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre has been named as the first Disability Worker Commissioner in Victoria.
POLITICS • Mon, 07 Oct 2019
Demerger of ClarkeKann a ‘transformative process’
Speaking to Lawyers Weekly following the uncoupling of their Sydney and Brisbane offices, the NSW-based team is looking forward to focusing on its strategic goals moving ...
SME LAW • Mon, 07 Oct 2019
Legal profession must do more to address invisible illnesses
Invisible illnesses have been viewed as impediments to success, putting many lawyers and law students across Australia at disadvantage, argues one graduate.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Oct 2019
Meridian Lawyers appoints new principal
National firm Meridian Lawyers has elevated a lawyer to principal, bringing the total number of principals at the firm to 21.
SME LAW • Sun, 06 Oct 2019
KKR advised on first ASX-listed fund
King & Wood Mallesons has advised KKR on the launch of its first fund to be listed on the ASX, the KKR Credit Income Fund.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Oct 2019
RuralCo advised on its $469m acquisition
Gilbert + Tobin has advised Ruralco on its $469 million acquisition by global agricultural giant Nutrien.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Oct 2019