Influencer awarded $300k in defamation trial
A District Court judge has awarded $300,000 to a Sydney food reviewer and influencer in a defamation case after he was wrongly labelled a “paedophile” and a “racist” by a ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Nov 2022
Female leaders aren’t trusted, says ANU study
According to research by the Australian National University (ANU), female leaders aren’t trusted by their colleagues.
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Nov 2022
PD ‘critical’ for retention
Smaller firms need to be prioritising retention and professional development in order to compete for talent amid the Great Resignation — or risk losing their best and ...
SME LAW • Thu, 03 Nov 2022
‘This change is a no-brainer’: Increased redress scheme needed for survivors
Whilst survivors of child sexual assault are often impacted their whole lives, offenders can typically get away without paying redress from their superannuation — ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Nov 2022
New data breach fines could bankrupt SMEs and boutiques
A number of industries, including law firms, will be liable for tough new government financial penalties for businesses that are hacked by scammers, according to this IP ...
SME LAW • Thu, 03 Nov 2022
Carroll & O’Dea becomes official Parramatta Eels sponsor
Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers has signed a three-year deal with the Parramatta Eels, becoming an official sponsor of the sports team.
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Nov 2022
Defamation claim launched against Nine by former NSW Australian of the Year
A professor who has accused Channel Nine and a number of subsidiary publications of defamatory actions has officially issued a claim in the Federal Court.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Nov 2022
‘Far more bark than bite’: Unpacking non-disparagement and non-disclosure clauses
What is a non-disparagement clause — and what are its legal implications? Lawyers Weekly spoke to three employment lawyers to find out.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Nov 2022
Law departments must have a ‘game plan’ for cyber attacks
Following the Optus data breach and the rise of cyber crime, this cyber partner urged in-house legal departments to be better prepared moving forward.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 01 Nov 2022
