Businesses have fiscal duty to take climate risk seriously
When it comes to mitigating risk in climate change, businesses must acknowledge that if they do not pay now, they will certainly pay later.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Sep 2019
Who should do the law department’s work?
Research from Altman Weil outlines the extent to which law department leaders are delegating to law firms or keeping work in-house.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Sep 2019
Yoga helps in-house lawyers ‘problem solve from a higher space’
For one senior legal counsel, taking up yoga has made all the difference for her personal and professional outlook.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Sep 2019
Junior migration lawyer reprimanded, ineligible to practice for 18 months
A Victorian-based solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct for knowingly creating false documents and emailing a client with false and misleading ...
SME LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2019
It’s obvious which firms are committed to pro bono (and which aren’t)
An examination of data from the Attorney-General’s Department tells us which firms have failed to meet targets, writes Jacqueline (Jaci) Burns.
SME LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2019
Clayton Utz Art Partnership opens Sydney exhibition
The fifth Sydney-based exhibition of the Clayton Utz Art Partnership was launched last week, featuring two award-winning artists.
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2019
NewLaw firm launches in-house solution
sprintlaw is expanding its online legal services with the introduction of a “cost-effective solution” for in-house teams and corporate interests.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 09 Sep 2019
How can firms keep younger lawyers from leaving?
New research shows that two in five junior practitioners intend to walk out the door. But, there are ways that firms can retain them.
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2019
Lessons on freedom of expression from the dismissed case against HWL partners
There are a number of key takeaways from the recent case brought against the HWL Ebsworth partnership, says the barrister who represented the national firm.
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Sep 2019
