Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation. You can email Jerome at: [email protected]
Minters names 9 new partners
National law firm MinterEllison has appointed nine lawyers across the country to its partnership, with those appointments taking effect as of next month.
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Jun 2024
Corrs names 4 new partners
National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has elevated four lawyers to its partnership, across three of its offices on the east coast.
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Jun 2024
How the cost-of-living crisis is keeping victims of financial abuse from leaving
Australia’s cost-of-living crisis has reached critical levels, placing growing pressure on individuals and families of all socioeconomic levels, with no ease in sight, ...
POLITICS • Tue, 11 Jun 2024
Corporate integrity on the rise, but gaps still exist
Standards of corporate integrity within organisations worldwide are improving, with better guidance from management being a major driver. However, consistent internal and ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Jun 2024
Legal profession’s global economic impact valued at $2.4tn
A new report from the International Bar Association quantifying law’s socioeconomic impact shows that the work of more than 20 million legal professionals worldwide ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Jun 2024
Gilchrist Connell adds 4 special counsel
National law firm Gilchrist Connell has appointed four special counsel across three of its offices.
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Jun 2024
Biden must drop charges against Assange, says IBA
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is urging US President Joe Biden to drop all charges against Julian Assange over the publication of ...
POLITICS • Sun, 09 Jun 2024
Cornwalls names new national chair
East coast-based firm Cornwalls has appointed one of its partners as its new national chairperson.
BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Jun 2024
‘Threatening’ letters and ‘misconceived’ accusations: What’s hot in law this week (3–7 June)
In the big end of town, promotion season for senior practitioners is underway. Meanwhile, some fascinating cases have come through the courts. Here is your weekly ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 07 Jun 2024