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]
No ‘green light’ for employers to terminate workers following Banerji decision
Any private sector employer deducing that Wednesday’s High Court decision in Comcare v Banerji gives them free reign to sack employees for expressing their views ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Aug 2019
Proposed amendments to reproductive health bill must be rejected
Amendments being floated to the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill – which would make it harder for women to access reproductive care that already exists – would ...
POLITICS • Thu, 08 Aug 2019
Banerji case sends ‘warning shot’ for employees’ use of social media
The provisions of the Public Service Act do “not impose an unjustified burden” on the constitutionally implied freedom of political communication for those working in ...
POLITICS • Wed, 07 Aug 2019
New County Court judge appointed
The County Court of Victoria has welcomed a new judge to its ranks, with a barrister being appointed by the Andrews government.
THE BAR • Wed, 07 Aug 2019
Micro-practice: A leaner way to be a lawyer
In a competitive market the need for modernisation is paramount. With this is mind, are micro-practices the boutique firms of the future?
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Aug 2019
Celebrating the achievements of the in-house market
In-house work is become increasingly attractive to the next generation of lawyers coming through the ranks and given the calibre of legal professionals attending the 2019 ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Jul 2019
McCabes promotes 16
Mid-tier firm McCabe Curwood has elevated 16 lawyers across the firm, including one new principal and five to special counsel.
SME LAW • Sun, 28 Jul 2019
Hall & Wilcox adds partner to Perth office
National firm Hall & Wilcox has expanded its litigation and dispute resolution and insolvency practices with the appointment of a new partner in the west.
SME LAW • Sun, 28 Jul 2019
KWM hires partner from HSF
Global firm King & Wood Mallesons has expanded its financial services regulatory practice by making a lateral partner hire.
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Jul 2019