Is a ‘loyalty tax’ sustainable within the legal profession?
Within a candidate-short market, some firms are opting for increased sign-on and other bonus schemes for top lawyers, in what’s being called a loyalty tax
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Feb 2023
Skills shortage a ‘hand-brake on growth’ in law
While this managing partner predicted that the Australian market would be less impacted by a global economic downturn, there are a number of challenges still impacting ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Feb 2023
Rise of ChatGPT means experimentation with legal education needed
As ChatGPT and AI become commonplace within both businesses and universities, these emerging technologies are increasingly shaping the future of the education sector, ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Feb 2023
How one law grad is striving for ‘meaningful change’ post-incarceration
After serving time in prison before completing a postgraduate law degree, this lawyer founded the WA Justice Association to drive change in the West Australian legal ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Feb 2023
Litigation concerns around business interruption insurance post-pandemic
Post-pandemic, businesses’ expectations of a business interruption policy are greater than ever. But with insurers still disputing claims made during the pandemic, ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Feb 2023
A fairer profession must be strived for, says new NSW Law Society president
This year’s president of the Law Society of NSW marked the opening of the 2023 law term by outlining her priorities, including offering increased protections for ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Feb 2023
Carter Newell promotes 7
National law firm Carter Newell has promoted seven staff across its Australian offices, including two to the partnership.
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Feb 2023
How to take a holiday as a boutique firm owner: Part 1
Everyone needs a little break once in a while. But how can boutique firm owners prepare their firms to be able to survive without them? These practice owners weigh in.
SME LAW • Thu, 02 Feb 2023
Starting a ‘niche’ firm for the right audience, at the right time
After working in-house for a number of years, this lawyer started her own real estate law firm in March 2020 — and said that founding a firm during the pandemic meant ...
SME LAW • Thu, 02 Feb 2023
