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]
Why ‘black and white’ precedents don’t exist in religious disputes in family law
It is hard for Australian courts to set down blanket rules for the resolution of religious disputes between parents, or matters where religion comes into conflict with a ...
SME LAW • Thu, 30 May 2019
Can lawyers discuss their mental health issues on social media?
With conversations about psychological distress, anxiety and depression becoming increasingly prominent in the legal marketplace, it is important to understand the extent ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 May 2019
How lawyers can ask for a pay rise
With more than half of Australians listing a salary increase as their career priority this year, and almost half intending to ask their boss for a raise, it is crucial to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 May 2019
Canadian company acquires 80% of Australian aluminum manufacturer
NASDAQ and TSX-listed company BRP Inc has been advised on its acquisition of four-fifths of Telwater Pty Ltd.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 May 2019
Restraint needed on social media, especially by partners
Following recent Lawyers Weekly reporting that legal professionals have more freedom to post social, political or religious views online than sportspeople like Israel ...
POLITICS • Tue, 28 May 2019
‘The time is right’ for PM to enshrine First Nations Voice in constitution
Newly re-elected Prime Minister Scott Morrison has a “unique opportunity” to work with Indigenous Peoples and enshrine the First Nations Voice into our nation’s founding ...
POLITICS • Tue, 28 May 2019
B2B service advised on IPO and ASX listing
Melbourne-based business-to-business service Powerwrap Limited has been advised on its $17.4 million IPO and listing on the Australian Stock Exchange.
SME LAW • Tue, 28 May 2019
Navigating emotional investments with your in-house practice
Maintaining one’s motivation to drive practical legal frameworks and outcomes that truly benefit those in need is the best way to tackle the intense and draining nature ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 28 May 2019
Morrison government ‘does not have a clear mandate’ to repeal Medevac Bill
With federal parliament set to resume shortly, any attempt to unwind recently passed legislation that provides access to medical care for persons in offshore detention ...
POLITICS • Mon, 27 May 2019