FCFCOA case management pathways outlined
With family violence at an all-time high, this family lawyer outlines the case management processes of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) — and ...
THE BAR • Mon, 22 May 2023
Clyde & Co launches gender-neutral 26-week parental leave policy
Clyde & Co has launched a new global gender-neutral parental leave offering, in a move that will reportedly improve gender diversity at a senior level.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 May 2023
The ALS freeze is ‘catastrophic’ and ‘appalling’
After the ALS was forced to freeze services across NSW last week, lawyers and legal organisations have called for additional funding from the government in what’s been ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 May 2023
‘Firms need to address’ burnout in lawyers
Lawyers have been revealed to have one of the highest stress levels of any profession, which can result in burnout and poor mental health. But in terms of initiatives to ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 May 2023
Violence ‘one of the most critical issues currently facing family law’
Each May signals Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month — and as family and domestic violence rises across the country, raising awareness of this issue is ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 May 2023
How this boutique avoided growing beyond its purpose
When deciding to start his own law firm, this founder vowed to stay true to his purpose and values; something that he has found has benefited both the firm and its staff ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 May 2023
Shane Drumgold temporarily steps aside
The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold SC, has been replaced for the next month, as the board of inquiry into the handling of the prosecution of Bruce ...
THE BAR • Wed, 17 May 2023
In-house is the ‘perfect life for the right lawyer’
With a global economic downturn on the horizon, in-house life isn’t without its challenges, according to this recruiter, who opines that life in corporate legal can be ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 17 May 2023
How firms should decide which practice management software to use
For law firms, choosing the right practice management software can be confusing, but this pair said there are an “array of solutions” in the market right now.
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 May 2023
