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]
Lawyers and law students need creative outlets, says Miss Universe Australia
Law graduate Priya Serrao, who was recently crowned Miss Universe Australia, said it is important for those in law to engage in activities that offer balance against the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2019
Holding Redlich promotes 16, including 3 to partner
National firm Holding Redlich has elevated 16 practitioners to more senior roles, including three from special counsel to partner, effective 1 July 2019.
SME LAW • Sun, 14 Jul 2019
Could a class action be brought for presumptive damages to the Great Barrier Reef?
With an increase in litigation funding in Australia and royal commissions abound, it is pertinent to ponder whether a proactive class action can be brought for social ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019
Growth, if managed properly, enhances experience for employees and clients
The provision of new opportunities to firm members, as well as fresh scope through which clients can be better serviced, are key reasons to actively drive firm growth, ...
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019
e-conveyancing concerns about PEXA monopoly money
New South Wales has now become the third Australian state to transition to paperless property transactions, with the mandating of electronic conveyancing coming into ...
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019
Caxton Legal Centre appoints new CEO
A CLC based in South Brisbane — self-proclaimed as “Queensland’s largest community legal centre” — has hired a new chief executive officer.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019
Greenwoods promotes 4 to senior associate
Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills has announced the elevation of four of its practitioners to senior associate across its Sydney and Melbourne offices.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019
Creating a successful marketing plan for your boutique firm
Marketing is “really the lifeblood of business”, and having the right strategy can make all the difference to your success as a boutique practitioner, argues Clarissa ...
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019
Bystander provisions needed because ‘requiring victims to report hasn’t worked’
The legal profession needs bystander provisions to combat sexual harassment, bullying and other misconduct if we are to substantively change the culture, argues one ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Jul 2019