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Having lived through some of the world’s strictest lockdown measures, and having seen fellow Australians enjoy holidays, boutique legal professionals in Melbourne and across Victoria have had a much harder time detaching from work and bolstering wellness levels.

In order to create a successful business, boutique law firm leaders have to be at the coalface and do the hard yards, Elias Tabchouri believes.

As someone who loves working around the clock, Katerina Peiros figured out how to make Melbourne’s extended lockdown work for her.

Legal employers and employees must ensure they are fully on top of the varying obligations placed upon them in a marketplace after COVID-19, writes Andrew Jewell.

An application addressing the costs owed between a solicitor and a counsel has asked the Supreme Court of Queensland to consider granting a “barrister’s lien”.

With COVID-19 exacerbating issues for millions of people in accessing global justice systems, technology will be key to ensuring a fairer society.

A bill that would prevent sexual assault victims from being named without their consent has been criticised for its “gag” effect and has ignited calls for further consultations.

Current competition laws are too weak and need to be tougher to stop corporate giants from dominating market power, which has seen changes in the COVID-era, the ACCC chief says.

Global law firm HFW has hired a partner, senior associate, two associates and a legal assistant from national firm Colin Biggers & Paisley.

Macpherson Kelley has appointed a new national managing principal lawyer after the departure of chief executive Steve Parker.