NZ Law Society dismisses claims of ‘revenue harvesting’
The New Zealand Law Society has said it “totally rejects” reported assertions that it “goes easy on lawyers in large law firms”, in order to continue collecting revenue ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Oct 2018
WorkSafe attention on KWM a ‘watershed’ moment
Following last week’s announcement that WorkSafe Victoria would be making enquiries of global firm King & Wood Mallesons, Minds Count has said such focus on the ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Oct 2018
In-house life on Invictus Games and other big sporting events
With the Invictus Games set to kick off in Sydney this weekend, Lawyers Weekly spoke with the Games’ general counsel and company secretary about what it’s like to be a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Former GC joins NewLaw firm
A former general counsel and company secretary and partner at Herbert Smith Freehills has joined NewLaw firm Hive Legal as a principal.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Lawyers are terrible at taking lunch breaks
New findings show that less than three in 10 Australians are utilising the full designated break for lunch, which can and does have detrimental effects on our holistic ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Oct 2018
Would text message-based therapy options work for young lawyers?
The prospect of picking up the phone and calling LawCare or EAP can be terrifying for many young lawyers, just as walking into the university counsellor’s offices can be ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Oct 2018
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
