Inquiry launched into family violence orders
An inquiry has officially been launched into access to family violence orders for victim-survivors in the family law system, following a referral from the ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Jun 2024
Leaders must ‘embody’ their ideal culture
Positive wellness in legal leaders can impact an overall team’s mental health and prevent burnout, while exhausted leaders can result in micromanaging and lower team ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Jun 2024
LexisNexis Australia launches new ‘groundbreaking’ generative AI solution
Following a successful trial period, LexisNexis Australia has launched Lexis+ AI™, reportedly the fastest legal generative AI on the market.
NEWLAW • Tue, 04 Jun 2024
Are legal departments’ hiring processes slowing?
In a slower economic market, 2024 has brought noticeable shifts in hiring trends within legal departments and a more deliberate approach to securing the right talent
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 04 Jun 2024
‘Reduced demand’ from overseas markets creating ‘employer market’ in Australia
While Australian lawyers continually express interest in overseas roles, legal recruiters have noticed a decline in demand from offshore markets and resulting impacts on ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Jun 2024
Are firms using alternative benefits as bargaining chips as salaries stall?
As legal salaries and raises potentially slow, are lawyers accepting alternative benefits alongside a promotion – or is the promise of career growth and flexibility ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Jun 2024
‘More must be done’ despite $33m National Redress Scheme investment, lawyer argues
Following an investment of more than $30 million to expand services for National Redress Scheme applicants, one partner has said that while the additional funding is ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Jun 2024
Firms changing pricing models, implementing hiring freezes amid economic turbulence
More Australian law firms are reducing their headcount and implementing alternative pricing models in light of economic pressures, with only 1 per cent not impacted by ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 May 2024
Class action filed against IAG after ‘millions’ impacted
IAG has been hit with a class action after millions of customers who renewed their home and contents insurance policies were allegedly misled into believing they were ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 May 2024
