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]
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
KCL Law promotes 5
Melbourne-based firm KCL Law has promoted five outstanding lawyers across multiple practice areas.
SME LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2024
4 women appointed to NSW Local Court
In a historic move, four female solicitors have been appointed to the bench of the Local Court of NSW.
THE BAR • Mon, 15 Jul 2024
2 new magistrates named in WA
Western Australia is set to get a new magistrate for its Children’s Court, as well as for its Family Court.
THE BAR • Mon, 15 Jul 2024
Mount Isa gets a new magistrate
Legal service providers are set to receive a funding boost as part of a $4.05 million over four years to deliver services in Mount Isa, Queensland.
THE BAR • Mon, 15 Jul 2024
Which lawyers are firms recruiting for ahead of FY24–25?
Private practice recruiters are seeing demand for particular kinds of lawyers as the new financial year gets underway.
BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Jul 2024
JWS promotes 13
National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has named four new special counsel and nine new senior associates.
BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Jul 2024