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]
Axiom names new Australian MD
Alternative legal services provider Axiom has appointed a new managing director and country head for its Australian operations.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 17 Jun 2024
Barry Nilsson names new chair
National law firm Barry Nilsson, which has over 400 staff across six offices, has appointed a new chair for a two-year term.
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jun 2024
What a Trump re-election might mean for Australian data and privacy lawyers
Former US president Donald Trump is a coin-flip away from returning to the White House. If Trump – a convicted felon who has been found liable for sexual abuse, ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Jun 2024
Colin Biggers & Paisley promotes 11, including 3 to partner
National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has continued to bolster its insurance ranks, elevating three lawyers to partner in this practice group while promoting ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Jun 2024
Gilchrist Connell adds 3 senior lawyers from Colin Biggers & Paisley
National law firm Gilchrist Connell has added two principals and a special counsel to its ranks, who have come across from BigLaw rival Colin Biggers & Paisley.
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Jun 2024
New Digital ID Bill raises serious privacy concerns for Australians
It is incumbent on lawyers to raise alarm bells when they see the legislature passing laws that impact the legal rights of citizens, write Ian Aldridge and Gianluca ...
POLITICS • Sun, 16 Jun 2024
Why Dawson’s appeal failed, deepfake porn laws, and bullying ‘precursor’ factors: What’s hot in law this week (10–14 June)
This week, a verdict in the appeal against one of the most high-profile criminal convictions in recent memory was handed down, and BigLaw firms continued to name new ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 14 Jun 2024
Landers promotes 44, including 7 to partner
National law firm Lander & Rogers has elevated seven lawyers to its partnership and promoted another 37 lawyers to more senior roles.
BIG LAW • Fri, 14 Jun 2024
Use of LPP must be reviewed, argues Greens
In addition to calling for PwC to be restricted from tendering for government work for five years, the Australian Greens is pushing the federal government to review the ...
POLITICS • Thu, 13 Jun 2024