Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of professional services (including Lawyers Weekly, HR Leader, Accountants Daily, and Accounting Times). 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]
Jetstar facing class action over COVID-19 flight cancellations
A class action has been filed against Jetstar Airways, seeking refunds and compensation for customers whose payments were “unlawfully retained” during the global pandemic
THE BAR • Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Team of 7 join Turner Freeman from Coleman Greig
Two partners, a lawyer, two support staff and two clerks have moved across from Coleman Greig Lawyers to Turner Freeman Lawyers.
SME LAW • Tue, 20 Aug 2024
MillerPrince appoints new banking and finance practice head
Sydney-based boutique corporate and commercial firm MillerPrince has appointed a new partner to lead its banking and finance team.
SME LAW • Tue, 20 Aug 2024
What is legal’s role in ensuring adherence to the Right to Disconnect?
With the recently legislated Right to Disconnect set to begin next week, law departments need to be across the looming changes and expectations for workplaces.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Mellor Olsson names new partner
South Australia-based firm Mellor Olsson has appointed a new partner to lead its wills and estates team.
SME LAW • Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Corrs adds 5 new Melbourne-based partners
National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed five new partners for its Melbourne office, all of whom join from BigLaw rivals.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Ex-diplomat owes over $500k to former worker for ‘slave-like’ conditions
In a major modern slavery case, the Federal Court has found that the former Sri Lankan deputy high commissioner owes her former domestic worker – who was working seven ...
THE BAR • Fri, 16 Aug 2024
AHRC pledges support for parliamentary push to make adequate housing a human right
The Australian Human Rights Commission has thrown its support behind a private member’s bill that would recognise the human right to adequate housing and support improved ...
POLITICS • Wed, 14 Aug 2024
Holding Redlich names 2 new state-based managing partners
BigLaw firm Holding Redlich has appointed state managing partners for NSW and the ACT, as well as for Victoria.
BIG LAW • Wed, 14 Aug 2024