How volunteering can ‘enrich a lawyer’s legal practice’
In light of National Volunteering Week (20–26 May), Clayton Utz has highlighted what volunteering can mean for legal practitioners and how lawyers can contribute to local ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 May 2024
Becoming head of product in a male-dominated field
After taking a job to earn some extra cash during university, this legal software provider head of product found a passion for tech she didn’t know existed.
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 May 2024
‘A serious setback’: WRC calls for additional funding for community legal centres
Following the 2024–25 budget, a community legal centre said it will have to reduce services for First Nations people, in what has been described as a “serious setback”
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 May 2024
Former AMP adviser makes call to arms over BOLR settlement
A former AMP financial adviser has urged members in the BOLR class action against AMP to object to the “unfair and unreasonable” $100 million settlement sum.
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 May 2024
‘With great power comes great responsibility’: The emergence of AI washing
Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations offers numerous advantages, giving organisations a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 May 2024
The ‘new era’ of law and ‘changing up the status quo’
After entering law as a mature-age student, Michelle Neil said her life experience – as well as support from her loved ones – has made her a better lawyer with a ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 May 2024
Firms need to ‘stay vigilant’ as cyber risks evolve
As the cyber security landscape continually evolves, legal businesses must keep improving their frameworks and educating themselves on changing risks – or risk adverse ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 May 2024
More training needed for judges around dementia and legal guardianship, study says
A new study has found that when it comes to appointing a legal guardian for those with dementia, judges and physicians have very different views.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 May 2024
Lawyers and auditors should not work under same roof, inquiry hears
A parliamentary hearing has heard testimony that abuse of legal professional privilege will continue so long as the big four accounting firms are allowed to own law ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 May 2024
