2 in 3 legal leaders concerned about a technical skills gap
For legal and compliance leaders, competition around technical skills is set to intensify in 2024, according to new data from Gartner.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 06 Feb 2024
RBA makes first cash rate call for 2024
In this special announcement, brought to you by Legal Home Loans, we reveal the Reserve Bank’s first cash rate decision for 2024.
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Feb 2024
Trust in courts is an ‘essential element’ of a ‘robust and properly functioning democracy’
Following CJ Bell’s recent remarks about trust in the US court system, Australian legal bodies have emphasised the importance of maintaining trust in the Australian court ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Feb 2024
Important skills for young legal professionals in an evolving landscape
As the legal industry continually evolves, law students will face a multitude of challenges and opportunities. Here, final-year and award-winning law students outline the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Feb 2024
30 Under 30 winner promoted to director
Adelaide firm WRP Legal & Advisory has promoted four, including one award-winning senior associate to director.
SME LAW • Mon, 05 Feb 2024
McCabes launches new internship program for Indigenous lawyers
National law firm McCabes Lawyers has launched a new initiative and internship program to support and encourage Indigenous youth into a legal career.
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Feb 2024
ACCC: Australia’s ‘inefficient and ineffective’ merger laws need urgent reform
Despite continued resistance from stakeholders, new data has shown that many mergers and acquisitions are not being reported properly – evidence that the ACCC said proves ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Feb 2024
FOI Act needs reform following robodebt disaster
Following the robodebt royal commission, legal academics have called for reforms to Australia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.
POLITICS • Thu, 01 Feb 2024
RCR Lawyers acquires Brisbane boutique
SME firm Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers has acquired a boutique firm in Brisbane in addition to promoting a partner.
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Feb 2024
