Firms not offering flexibility will become ‘2nd and 3rd-tier choices’ for candidates
In a candidate-driven legal market, firms that don’t make flexibility the norm post-pandemic will be unlikely to attract quality staff and compete in the war for talent, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Dec 2022
Hall & Wilcox appoints 1st female chair
Hall & Wilcox has appointed the first female chair of partners in the firm’s 105-year history, taking over from previous chair Mark Dunphy.
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Melbourne Health hit with class action
After the “systemic” and “widespread” underpayment of junior doctors, Melbourne Health has now become the 12th Victorian health service to face a class action for wage ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Ex-lawyer’s application to sue Qld government for $74bn dismissed
The Federal Court has dismissed an application from a former lawyer, convicted of domestic violence and stalking, who attempted to sue the state of Queensland for $74 ...
THE BAR • Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Jaguar Land Rover faces class action over faulty vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover is facing a potential class action, after tens of thousands of vehicles were found to have a faulty diesel particulate filter (DPF) system.
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Principal reprimanded, to pay $25k in costs for professional misconduct
A Victorian legal practitioner has pleaded guilty to four counts of professional misconduct, including disclosing their clients’ confidential information and engaging in ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Why junior lawyers should consider advocacy
Whilst advocacy work can be fairly intimidating for junior lawyers, these lawyers couldn’t recommend it enough — and have learnt a variety of valuable lessons on each of ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Kiefel CJ reflects on ‘undoubtedly significant decisions’ in High Court’s history
The UNSW Law & Justice fraternity has hosted the annual Hal Wootten Lecture, delivered this year by Chief Justice Susan Kiefel.
THE BAR • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
‘Experienced and talented’ senior and mid-level lawyers ‘are extremely hard to find’
Whilst the recruitment of senior and mid-level lawyers has always been a challenge for firms, a global pandemic and the supposed Great Resignation have only made things ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Dec 2022
