Australia has become a human rights backwater
The litmus test for human rights in Australia is how it treats the most disadvantaged within the community, and on this measure, Australia has become a backwater, ...
POLITICS • Mon, 01 Oct 2018
New civil litigation laws welcome, says ALA
Australian Lawyers Alliance has welcomed the new civil litigation laws in NSW, which intend to remove barriers that have previously prevented survivors of child sexual ...
POLITICS • Mon, 01 Oct 2018
What is the return on investment for legal marketing?
The biggest obstacle most have to answering these questions is an inability to understand the ROI of investing in their brand, writes Beyond Billables co-founder Maciek ...
SME LAW • Mon, 01 Oct 2018
ABC saga highlights importance of defined governance duties
The controversial sacking of Michelle Guthrie and subsequent resignation of Justin Milne from their respective positions at ABC highlight the importance of ...
POLITICS • Mon, 01 Oct 2018
Legal education issues are highlighting vulnerability of students
A significant source of vulnerability in students is insufficient education concerning their rights, writes Australian Law Students’ Association vice president ...
SME LAW • Mon, 01 Oct 2018
Podcast: How do mental health rates in law compare to other professional industries?
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by two of his colleagues at Lawyers Weekly’s parent company, Momentum Media: head of editorial and ...
PODCAST • Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Solicitor struck off for failure to remit monies to ATO, pay super entitlements
A legal director, who was previously disqualified from managing corporations by ASIC, has been removed from the roll for professional misconduct.
SME LAW • Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Lawyers on Demand celebrates 10 years
Alternative legal services provider Lawyers on Demand has marked its tenth year of operation, after being founded in 2008 by three Freehills alumni.
NEWLAW • Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Gig-style working won’t ‘ever be put back in the box’
Lawyers Weekly spoke with a recruitment professional about lawyers in the gig economy, as well as a new legal platform for freelancers, and why such practice methods are ...
SME LAW • Thu, 27 Sep 2018
