Jerome Doraisamy

Clyde & Co sacks partner for ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Following an internal investigation, global law firm Clyde & Co has parted ways with a partner after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were lodged.

BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Oct 2018

Bakers responds to ‘shortcomings’ identified in sexual harassment review

A special committee established by the leadership at Baker McKenzie recently completed its report on the handling of a “sexual misconduct incident” from six years ago in ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Oct 2018

Aus lawyers did less pro bono in 2018 than last year

Despite an increase in the number of lawyers signed up to the Australian Pro Bono Target, legal professionals across the country collectively contributed 5,352 fewer ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Oct 2018

Private schools should ‘never’ be able to expel kids based on sexuality: LCA

No blanket exception to anti-discrimination laws currently exists to allow private schools to expel students on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, ...

POLITICS • Sun, 14 Oct 2018

WorkSafe making enquiries into KWM regarding ‘employee fatigue’

King & Wood Mallesons’ Melbourne office has received an Improvement Notice from WorkSafe Victoria, “in relation to the management of employee fatigue in high pressure ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 12 Oct 2018

Melbourne lawyer guilty on 15 charges of professional misconduct involving dishonesty

A lawyer working in Richmond, Victoria has been found guilty on “15 substantive charges of professional misconduct, all involving acts of dishonesty”, rendering him ...

SME LAW • Fri, 12 Oct 2018

PODCAST: E-sigs, fingerprinting and retina scans: The future of signing your name

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Holman Webb partner Tal Williams to talk about electronic signatures.

BIG LAW • Fri, 12 Oct 2018

Principal reprimanded, fined for conduct in family law proceeding

A family law principal from Footscray, Victoria has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct on charges brought by the state’s ...

SME LAW • Thu, 11 Oct 2018

Russell McVeagh partner resigns for comments made while drinking

A partner at top-tier New Zealand firm Russell McVeagh has resigned from his position for “inappropriate comments made while under the influence of alcohol”.

BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Oct 2018