Do in-house lawyers have freedom to express views online?
Recently, Lawyers Weekly has explored the extent to which legal professionals can publicly disclose their political, religious or other views, with BigLaw partners ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Jun 2019
Rise in impersonation attacks leading to loss of customers, finances and data
New research has reinforced the increasing importance of cyber security, with a rise in social engineering attacks resulting in detrimental impacts for businesses across ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Jun 2019
Why in-house teams should be hiring student interns and grads
Having a law student intern or a law graduate within an in-house team can provide many benefits to both the legal team and to the individual, writes Jessie Porteus.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Jun 2019
Keeping your legal hat on: Privilege for in-house counsel
In-house lawyers are required to undertake both legal and non-legal tasks, and it is imperative that a proactive approach is taken in distinguishing between the different ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Jun 2019
Finding success as a junior in-house counsel
Lawyers Weekly spoke to the two winners of the corporate counsel categories at the recent 30 Under 30 about the lessons they’ve learnt, opportunities on the horizon and ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Jun 2019
Over 50 legal orgs sign open letter in face of rising police strip searches
Representatives from over 50 legal organisations across NSW, including prominent members of the legal profession, have signed an open letter to the state’s Police ...
POLITICS • Sun, 09 Jun 2019
Getting junior lawyers into good financial habits from day one
Law graduates learn about trust accounting for clients to be admitted, but when it comes to managing personal finances, how well are junior lawyers looking after ...
PODCAST • Fri, 07 Jun 2019
Folau takes fight to Fair Work Commission
Sacked rugby player Israel Folau has filed an application with the Fair Work Commission, alleging unlawful termination of his employment.
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Jun 2019
Why lawyers, especially juniors, can benefit from unions
Unionising is “always a good idea”, says one senior lawyer, because “there is power in the collective”, when it comes to addressing issues like wages and workplace ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Jun 2019
