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Cyber risks to keep growing for small law firms
Having robust cyber security implementation will be a top priority for practice owners in 2025, one tech GM predicts, in an age where boutique firms boost their ...
SME LAW • Thu, 23 Jan 2025
‘Deals of this magnitude don’t come along very often’: Reflections on a $24bn acquisition
Here, a handful of firms involved in the multibillion-dollar acquisition of AirTrunk by Blackstone and CPP Investments look back on their involvement in the matter and ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jan 2025
More ‘masculine energy’ would be a ‘backward step’ for the profession
Not only would an increase in “bro culture” undo years of progress in legal workplaces, but it would also add further confusion to the expectations of women in law.
POLITICS • Wed, 22 Jan 2025
The rise of knife crime and the reasonable foreseeability of employers
Recent horrific attacks have raised questions about whether an employer can be liable for random acts of violence, writes Candice Heisler.
POLITICS • Wed, 22 Jan 2025
HFW adds Perth-based commodities partner from HSF
Global law firm HFW has moved to expand its international commodities practice with the appointment of a partner from BigLaw rival Herbert Smith Freehills for its Perth ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jan 2025
Firms have potential liability for workers’ compensation claims for WFH staff
This year, we are likely to see increased debate and possibly case law on employees’ right to work from home. As such, employers must review internal processes to ensure ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jan 2025
Former Nine reporter reaches settlement over sexual discrimination claim
Former Today television reporter Airlie Walsh has reached a confidential settlement of her Federal Court sex discrimination claim with her former employer, Nine Network ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jan 2025
Legal team’s ‘important role’ in embedding DEI, in face of ‘bro culture’ push
Within hours of entering the Oval Office, returning US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning DEI initiatives in federal workplaces. In Australia, law ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Jan 2025
‘Natural to expect’ firm costs will reflect AI-inspired efficiency
Not only should the increasing use of artificial intelligence by external providers have a flow-on effect on charge-out rates, but it should also result in greater ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Jan 2025