WA to expunge historical homosexual convictions
Legislation to implement a scheme for the expungement of historical convictions related to consensual homosexual activity passed through the West Australian Parliament ...
POLITICS • Sun, 16 Sep 2018
Podcast: The necessity of Indigenous constitutional recognition
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Sydney-based barristers Simeon Beckett and Susan Phillips.
PODCAST • Fri, 14 Sep 2018
Podcast: Asking R U OK? in the Australian legal profession
We are pleased to bring you a special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, in recognition of R U OK? Day 2018. Jerome Doraisamy is joined by non-executive director of R U ...
PODCAST • Thu, 13 Sep 2018
‘How are you, out of 10?’ is the question to ask this R U OK? Day
Going deeper than surface-level etiquette can make the difference between disclosure and suffering in silence, writes Lawyers Weekly journalist Jerome Doraisamy.
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Sep 2018
Princess Polly Group advised on sale of controlling interest
Online fast-fashion retailer Princess Polly Group and its founders have sold a controlling interest to an American private equity outfit.
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Sep 2018
The myth of the well-rounded law student
I’m proud to say that my biggest achievement is that I have gotten through nearly all of my law degree despite all the challenges, writes Monash University law student ...
CAREERS • Wed, 12 Sep 2018
Victoria appoints 5 new magistrates
The Andrews government has named five new magistrates for The Garden State’s judiciary, with four appointees going to the Magistrates’ Court and the fifth to the County ...
THE BAR • Wed, 12 Sep 2018
Why managing partners must step up on workplace wellness: Part one
With mental health awareness a national conversation this week, Lawyers Weekly spoke with two Sydney-based managing partners – both of whom sit on the board of Minds ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Sep 2018
In-house life ‘not an escape from private practice’
There are opportunities abound for corporate counsel, but those transitioning from firms must understand that being an in-house counsel has its own challenges, according ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Sep 2018
