Firms join forces on Medibank action
After one of the most serious data breaches in Australian history, three firms have teamed up to pursue compensation action on behalf of millions.
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Jan 2023
Increased pay transparency to combat gender pay gap
What do new bans on pay secrecy clauses mean for firms — and for the gender pay gap? These partners weigh in.
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Jan 2023
Bolstered crypto regulation will help consumers ‘make informed decisions’
Whilst the law has struggled to keep up with the ever-evolving crypto space, as consumer awareness within the market grows, so will the rules around open banking and ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Jan 2023
‘Employee wellbeing is front and centre’ in 2023
After learning a number of lessons throughout the pandemic, creating a supportive firm environment focused on staff wellbeing will be of high priority moving forward, ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Jan 2023
The ‘resistance’ to innovation within the profession
Building structures from scratch to increase innovation and efficiency is key for firms to overcome traditional working practices, this pair argued.
NEWLAW • Thu, 12 Jan 2023
Allen & Overy names new Perth managing partner
Global BigLaw firm Allen & Overy has named a new managing partner for Perth, who takes over from Geoff Simpson ahead of his upcoming retirement from the partnership
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Jan 2023
Not enough lawyers ‘see the power that contracts can have’
Having a deeper knowledge of contracts is important across all sectors of business, according to this “chief contract enthusiast” who is currently working on ...
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Jan 2023
Monthly subscription means ‘reassurance for clients’
This boutique firm is completely online, a concept not seen often in the family law landscape — but one the firm founder said has proven successful for staff and clients ...
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Jan 2023
Australia will enter a recession in 2023, SMEs say
A new survey has revealed the views of Australian SME law firms and businesses — a number of which are expecting a recession in 2023.
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Jan 2023
