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]
7 new magistrates appointed in Victoria
Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes has named seven new magistrates for the state’s magistrates and children’s courts.
THE BAR • Thu, 09 May 2024
5 reasons why starting a law firm is a lot like internet dating
Launching my own firm has proven to be quite the adventure, reminiscent of another journey I’ve embarked upon at various points in my life: the wild ride that is internet ...
SME LAW • Thu, 09 May 2024
Keypoint Law expands into Perth
Emerging BigLaw firm Keypoint Law, which operates a consultancy model and is celebrating its 10-year anniversary Down Under, has launched in the west with a consulting ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 May 2024
Let’s end some wars
Like most real wars, the war on drugs is totally counterproductive. Yet, it’s also unique in its idiocy, writes Dr Matt Bach.
POLITICS • Wed, 08 May 2024
Clifford Chance names 2 new partners, 4 new counsel in Australia
Global law firm Clifford Chance has promoted lawyers to its partnership and counsel level, with six Australians being elevated to more senior positions.
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 May 2024
IPH moves to acquire QANTM
IPH Limited has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire QANTM Intellectual Property Limited, with what the former calls a “significant premium” on that being offered ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 May 2024
Legal employers need to keep an eye on non-compete developments
If Australia follows the lead of the United States and bans almost all non-compete clauses, there will be “far-reaching” implications – and law firms and in-house teams ...
POLITICS • Tue, 07 May 2024
Sparke Helmore continues to add partners to its projects and government commercial team
National law firm Sparke Helmore has added two more to its projects and government commercial practice group, bringing the number of new partners to that team to three in ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 May 2024
The issues in GenAI and machine learning contracts
Generative artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) systems present contracting challenges that are not always seen in traditional IT contracts, writes Belyndy ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 May 2024