Legal disputes predicted to rise in 2022
Legal action will reach “record levels across the board” as businesses seek to recoup losses following the global pandemic, according to Commercial & Legal.
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Nov 2021
Legal work for the LGBTQIA+ community is ‘vitally important’ in a modern market
Whilst Australia has come a long way for the LGBTQIA+ community, there is still more advocating and work to be done in this space. This law firm has a dedicated practice ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Nov 2021
How this firm grew its pro bono practice by 300%
Prioritising pro bono work post-pandemic will benefit all parties involved, according to Johnson Winter & Slattery’s managing partner.
BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Nov 2021
NSW A-G continues law reform push for child abuse survivors, moves to criminalise acts against unborn children
Victims and survivors of institutional child abuse can now pursue increased compensation under new legislation that came into effect in NSW on Tuesday (9 November), and ...
POLITICS • Wed, 10 Nov 2021
The rewards and challenges of working as a VC lawyer
Whilst trends are harder than ever to predict after the last turbulent 18 months, venture capital can still be a rewarding space for lawyers to work in.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 10 Nov 2021
‘The profession should encourage its lawyers from diverse backgrounds to seek leadership positions’
Having a more diverse judiciary reflective of the community needs to be a priority for the profession, according to the Asian Australian Lawyers Association.
BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Nov 2021
NSW state care system ‘not good enough’
Legal bodies and services for Aboriginal children have criticised the NSW government for failing to work adequately with Aboriginal communities to protect their children
POLITICS • Tue, 09 Nov 2021
‘Discrimination continues for women’ – in LegalTech and traditional firms
Less than a third of LegalTech founders are women – and are “largely invisible” within the industry. This urgently needs to change, according to these female tech ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 08 Nov 2021
Transparency and accountability key for future of boards
Boards of the future will be more transparent, accountable and strategic, according to a new report from the Governance Institute.
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Nov 2021
