Why lawyers, unlike Folau, have freedom with social media use
The broader impact of Israel Folau’s sacking by Rugby Australia is overstated, as private individuals such as lawyers do not, in most cases, draw a connection between ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 May 2019
Former NSW Law Society councilor found guilty of professional misconduct
A North Sydney-based family law practitioner has been reprimanded and fined $12,000 after being found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional ...
SME LAW • Thu, 23 May 2019
Which lawyers will get pay rises this year?
New research shows that more legal professionals will get pay rises this year than last, but those rises will not be as high as hoped for.
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 May 2019
Climate change litigation to continue, with focus on CSR
Australian courts will consider the risks of climate change to be foreseeable, thereby creating further responsibilities for companies and directors, according to one ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 May 2019
Landers, YBF Ventures team up for lawtech hub
National firm Lander & Rogers and tech innovation space YBF Ventures have joined forces for an “immersion opportunity” for legal technology creators, with four ...
NEWLAW • Wed, 22 May 2019
Solicitor reprimanded for ‘misguided decision’ to rewrite subpoenaed file notes
A South Sydney principal has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct, reprimanded and fined for attempting to mislead the Supreme Court of NSW by ...
SME LAW • Tue, 21 May 2019
Lawyer X commissioner responds to concerns about privacy, suppression
Yesterday’s proceedings of the Royal Commission into Management of Police Informants saw a response to concerns from news publishers about the extent to which the ...
THE BAR • Tue, 21 May 2019
Why flexibility in-house is crucial for mental health
Flexible working is fundamental to one’s sustainability over a decades-long legal career, not least of all because of its accommodation for mental health needs, according ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 May 2019
New podcast for in-house counsel launching tomorrow
The team at Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce a new podcast, The Corporate Counsel Show, will be launched tomorrow.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 May 2019
