Jerome Doraisamy

HSF launches in-house data breach software

Global firm Herbert Smith Freehills has developed its own in-house software to better help clients respond to data leaks in a timely manner and hopefully reduce the ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Sep 2018

Podcast: Talking technology for in-house legal departments

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you by Practical Law, we dive into the technology space, focusing on the adoption of specialised technology by ...

PODCAST • Fri, 21 Sep 2018

Strategic lawsuits against public participation – fight or flight?

Lawsuits that purport to limit public input are commonly used to silence critics and hinder freedom of expression, writes World Law Forum co-founders Joslyn Ma and Pratik ...

POLITICS • Thu, 20 Sep 2018

How to establish yourself as a sole practitioner

Technological advancements, social media and evolving methods of legal service delivery are all making it much easier for lawyers to get themselves set up as sole ...

SME LAW • Thu, 20 Sep 2018

Trust in law societies has dropped 5%

Perceptions of ethical behaviour by legal member associations across the country have gotten worse since last year, according to new data from the Governance Institute of ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Sep 2018

Australian Women Lawyers join new Gender Equality Council

Legal advocacy group Australian Women Lawyers will be a member association of a new independent national body dedicated to driving gender equality.

POLITICS • Wed, 19 Sep 2018

Lawyer struck off for derogatory comments and threatening behaviour

A former NSW-based practitioner has been removed from the roll following findings of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct for making derogatory ...

SME LAW • Wed, 19 Sep 2018

NSW government, Macquarie Group agree to revamp of Martin Place Station

Following an unsolicited proposal from Macquarie to design and deliver a new station development at Martin Place, the NSW government has agreed to the development of an ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Sep 2018

Tips for getting in front of general counsel

Reflecting on a recent masterclass hosted across Australian cities, Marist180 non-executive director Claire Bibby proffered guidance on how lawyers can put their best ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Sep 2018