Men more likely to perceive progress on gender equality in law than women
According to new research, there is a large disparity in perception by gender on the level of progress in advancing equality in the legal profession across the globe.
BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Jun 2019
Breaking away from the ‘boys club’ in law
Why one lawyer set out to support women in business: Jerome chats with Courtney Bowie.
PODCAST • Fri, 21 Jun 2019
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
