Mellor Olsson names new partner
South Australia-based firm Mellor Olsson has appointed a new partner to lead its wills and estates team.
SME LAW • Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Corrs adds 5 new Melbourne-based partners
National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed five new partners for its Melbourne office, all of whom join from BigLaw rivals.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Finding solutions to the scourge of bullying and harassment
Psychosocial hazards in the legal profession: A state-based regulator’s recent move to enhance workplace wellbeing, empathy, and connection may offer answers to the ...
THE BAR • Sun, 18 Aug 2024
A Stalin-inspired threat and violent text messages: What’s hot in law this week (12–16 Aug)
This week has seen some extraordinary professional misconduct matters come before the courts. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 16 Aug 2024
Ex-diplomat owes over $500k to former worker for ‘slave-like’ conditions
In a major modern slavery case, the Federal Court has found that the former Sri Lankan deputy high commissioner owes her former domestic worker – who was working seven ...
THE BAR • Fri, 16 Aug 2024
Why a law firm’s ‘good’ marketing managers aren’t really marketing managers at all
In today’s fast-paced business environment, marketing managers play a pivotal role that extends well beyond strategic planning and campaign execution, writes Liberty ...
SME LAW • Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Poor communication and its nexus to workplace conflict
Here, a barrister and moderator with over 40 years of experience in the legal field articulated the crucial importance of cultivating a positive workplace culture to ...
THE BAR • Wed, 14 Aug 2024
AHRC pledges support for parliamentary push to make adequate housing a human right
The Australian Human Rights Commission has thrown its support behind a private member’s bill that would recognise the human right to adequate housing and support improved ...
POLITICS • Wed, 14 Aug 2024
Lawyers, cash cows, and ESG
The ESG sector is increasingly becoming a hotbed of opportunity for consultants, advisory and technology, driven by the surging demand for compliance and sustainability ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 14 Aug 2024
