‘Teething issues’ for Right to Disconnect highlight need for employer caution
As the Right to Disconnect inches closer and closer to coming into effect, employers have mixed emotions about implementation and how they’re going to navigate it.
THE BAR • Wed, 31 Jul 2024
Trust is the currency of culture, and leaders hold the keys to the vault
Forget strategy, systems, processes, procedures, training, and development; if professional services firms want to create an energised culture and an aura of high ...
SME LAW • Wed, 31 Jul 2024
Australia’s WHS laws must be harmonised
The current laws encourage inconsistency of safety processes and programs within the same organisation and place different values through the penalties on breaches
POLITICS • Tue, 30 Jul 2024
Are Gen Z lawyers afraid of making ‘real’ connections?
As the digitised generation, Gen Z has become infinitely more accustomed to making connections by way of smartphones, relative to their older counterparts. But does this ...
CAREERS • Mon, 29 Jul 2024
8 ways to stamp out toxicity in law
To dismantle the toxic structures that enable bullying and harassment, the legal profession must adopt radical changes, writes Stefanie Costi.
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jul 2024
Partner profits to face ATO crackdown
Tougher guidelines from the ATO on income splitting apply to all arrangements starting this month, marking the end of a three-year transition period.
POLITICS • Sun, 28 Jul 2024
Deals may have to clear higher bar for public interest
The government’s draft legislation for proposed reforms to Australia’s merger laws has been released, which Treasurer Jim Chalmers says will make the approval system ...
POLITICS • Sun, 28 Jul 2024
‘Petulant, rude’ conduct, underpayments, and rejecting firm practices: What’s hot in law this week (22–26 July)
This week has seen some fascinating disciplinary proceedings, while emerging practitioners are proving “very discerning” about their vocational choices
BIG LAW • Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Partner aspirants and digital assets: New worlds to succeed in
There’s a Roman quote about Alexander the Great weeping when he found out he had no new worlds to conquer. It’s a strategic thought provoker for partner aspirants and ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Jul 2024
