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Law firms emerging post-pandemic will need to readapt and react to the changes from COVID-19 on many aspects of the profession.

Being a good and successful in-house lawyer means many things. According to Will Daymond, one critical skill is striking the right balance between offering the required support without necessarily involving one’s self in every little matter.

A solicitor has been ordered to “personally pay” the costs accrued from a delay in court proceedings, citing administrative oversight and COVID-19 restrictions.

Shine Lawyers has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against major bank CBA’s CommInsure policy on behalf of “tens of thousands” of affected consumers.

NewLaw business Nexus Law Group has opened a new Adelaide office by way of appointing a principal who boasts over 30 years’ experience in the South Australian market.

Litigation Capital Management has executed an agreement to finance corporate portfolio litigation transactions with NRF.

Legal aid lawyers will be delivering free and confidential legal assistance to high school students across the ACT under a new paid partnership with the territory government. 

The Senate can and should intervene to stop “disastrous new laws” that will prevent ordinary people from seeking justice against the powerful, according to the Keep Corporations Honest campaign.

Increasingly, general counsel are at the core of organisations, but if they are to become chief executive, having a balanced view of commercial risks will be critical.

General counsel are much more effective when they spend time on strategic work and supply business guidance, according to Gartner.