Jerome Doraisamy

How the justice system can step up and support our veterans

Suicide, homelessness, unemployment, mental illness – for most Australians, this is the stuff of worst nightmares. For many veterans, it’s a reality that can all too ...

THE BAR • Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Slater & Gordon self-reports to Fair Work over underpayments, understated leave balances

National law firm Slater & Gordon has identified a payroll error in leave accrual, which it believes has resulted in a collective underpayment of at least $300,000 ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Aussie SMEs struggling, data reveals

The performance of SME firms across the country has been calculated at -2.0 in comparison to GDP for May 2024, according to a new business performance monitor from ...

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Reflections on a ‘landmark’ decision for private lenders

A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Queensland, the respondent’s solicitors argue, sets a “pivotal precedent” under the recently revamped Unfair Contract Terms ...

THE BAR • Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Why the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill should not pass

While this bill presents an opportunity to modernise the regulation of legal services and improve consumer protections, the provisions for ministerial intervention are ...

POLITICS • Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Arnold Thomas & Becker promotes 20, including 3 to equity principal

Victoria-based personal injury firm Arnold Thomas & Becker has named three new equity principals and two new principals and elevated 15 other professionals to more ...

SME LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Firms that simply increase charge-out rates are selfish, fat, and lazy

Increasing prices is certainly one lever that can be used to help balance firm budgets, but I’d argue that law firms that simply turn that one dial are out of step with ...

SME LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2024

Pearce IP adds another special counsel

Boutique intellectual property firm Pearce IP has appointed its 16th professional for the year to date, adding “one of Australia’s best patent attorneys” to its ranks

SME LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2024

AF Legal Group promotes 15

Listed family law firm AF Legal Group Limited (ASX: AFL) has elevated 15 professionals to more senior roles across the country.

BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2024