After 11 months, 127 days of hearings, 81 witnesses and 1,491 exhibits, the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants has concluded.
Family law is an emotionally draining practice area at the best of times. In the wake of atrocities like the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children last week, navigating one’s feelings about work and the broader world can be especially difficult.
The Banerji and Folau cases have given rise to questions about the extent to which employees can express themselves on social media platforms. But to what extent can an employer influence a lawyer’s use of dating applications online?
People are the best asset of any law firm, and for those in the boutique space, flexible working arrangements are fundamental – and not just for working parents.
Boutique practitioners cannot be “on” at all hours of the day. Stepping back and appreciating what one can and cannot reasonably achieve on a given day is paramount.
After five years three regional communities have reached an in-principal agreement with the Australian government to settle three Federal Court class actions relating to contamination caused by the toxic chemical, PFAS.
A Brisbane-based commercial law firm has acquired a team of eight professionals from a mid-tier national firm.
According to new research, there has been a marked increase in the number of dedicated global pro bono partners in law firms, underlining the growing recognition of the value of such roles in the broader partnership.
New major improvements for Australian lawyers’ health and wellbeing are set to be implemented in 2020 to help create a more mentally healthy workplace.
Getting over the negative connotations of selling, building expertise and becoming effective at referrals are the many challenges firms are facing in winning new clients in the new decade.
