‘No other state disadvantages its community to this extent’
Over 30 years ago, legislative change was promised to Western Australians – but the Western Australian Law Society president said the state could not wait any longer.
POLITICS • Mon, 06 Dec 2021
‘Business transformation is happening today’
Law firms need to focus both on long-term relevance and having a more scalable delivery service, according to this lawyer and business owner.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 06 Dec 2021
Class action funder goes into administration after $11.7m fine
The barristers behind the Banksia class action case have declared bankruptcy and gone into administration after being fined $11.7 million.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Dec 2021
‘The way we used to practise is not going to work anymore’
Intersectionality will be of the utmost importance post-pandemic, according to Manmeet Kaur Verma, principal solicitor of Melbourne-based firm Regal Lawyers.
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Dec 2021
Firms ‘must create genuine and real reasons to return to the office’
Post-pandemic, remote work has become so normalised that employees now hold the power when returning to work – and firms who force a premature return to the office will ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Dec 2021
Westpac pays hefty fines settling 6 ASIC investigations
A law firm has called on Westpac to “walk the talk” after the big four bank paid over $110 million in fines to settle six of seven ASIC investigations this week.
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Dec 2021
‘There’s so much to learn and there’s always opportunity for growth’ in a global market
Working in a global market and observing lawyers from around the world will make lawyers and their boutique firms more successful, said this founding director.
SME LAW • Thu, 02 Dec 2021
Mentoring: The ‘key to inspiring, connecting and leading others’
Having a good mentor has become prevalent to reaching your full potential as a lawyer, according to this mentor and principal lawyer.
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Dec 2021
Court transcripts to be available online
A new online service will mean that court documents and transcripts will be available for “click and collect” come next year, in what the NSW A-G has said will improve ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Dec 2021
