NSW lawyer loses appeal against finding of professional misconduct
A New South Wales-based solicitor, who was also a registered migration agent, has had her appeal against a finding of professional misconduct dismissed by the state’s ...
SME LAW • Thu, 20 Jun 2019
Collaborative practice ‘should be applicable to all areas of law’
Working in a collaborative fashion to settle disputes allows for a more transparent and respectful legal process, and should be better utilised across the board, argues ...
SME LAW • Thu, 20 Jun 2019
Legal Services Commissioner vows to be ‘real instigator’ for changing sex harassment culture
With 33,000 practising solicitors in New South Wales, regulation alone cannot police sexual harassment — change must come at a cultural level, which the state’s Legal ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Court facilities funding welcomed in NSW budget
Further funding for upgrades to regional courts, intended to better help meet the needs of the community, is a welcome addition to the state budget, the Law Society of ...
POLITICS • Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Pipers promotes 27, including 4 to partner
National law firm Piper Alderman has elevated 27 practitioners across the firm, with four new partners, one special counsel, seven senior associates and 15 associates.
SME LAW • Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Changing the face of family law requires teamwork
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice is at the forefront of a shift in how family law is being practised in Australia, writes Shelby Timmins.
SME LAW • Wed, 19 Jun 2019
e-settlements: mandates, challenges and opportunities
This special episode is brought to you by InfoTrack, and unpacks all things e-settlements for practitioners moving forward.
PODCAST • Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Financial complaints reforms ‘flawed’, says Creevey Russell
Queensland-based firm Creevey Russell Lawyers says reforms made to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority are in need of urgent amendment.
SME LAW • Tue, 18 Jun 2019
Flexible work is the foundation for healthy, inclusive law firms
Will change in the legal profession be embraced as an opportunity to create workplaces where our people thrive, or one in which they begrudgingly put one foot in front of ...
SME LAW • Tue, 18 Jun 2019
