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As the marketplace looks toward a post-pandemic world, the inextricable influence corporate counsel have over a business’ operations is set to accelerate.

For many in-house lawyers, COVID-19 has shone a light on their abilities and beliefs as leaders, as well as their input on management decisions, says one national firm.

Communications professionals are too willing to disclose information in a crisis which may lead to liability or future litigation, new research says.

According to new research, there is a substantial opportunity cost when big businesses have to delay product launches due to missed risk.

While the future of Australia’s legal sector is, at present, uncertain, one thing is clear – the way legal professionals will work has changed drastically, writes Matthew Kay.

A new partnership is set to distribute over $2 billion between all states and territories for Commonwealth-funded legal assistance.

Mid-tier firm McCabe Curwood has teamed up with a Perth-based SME, thereby expanding its national operations into Western Australia.

Following the news that a Queensland barrister alleged criminality against an opposing client, the legal services commission has reinforced the standard barristers must hold.

Greater efficiency, lower costs and better client experience are all indicators that the rapid pace of change in the legal profession is to the benefit of those whom lawyers serve.

The new partner-in-charge of KWM’s Perth office is on a mission to deliver efficiencies and improved client outcomes through innovative applications of legal tech.