The “value-billing movement” is finally gaining traction, and young lawyers must seize the moment and demand working structures better aligned with holistic wellness needs, says one practitioner.
A law firm with an established presence in Australia has set up its second office in the US which will build on its capacity to deliver on major American projects.
The Religious Discrimination Bill has been rejected on all fronts, with one of its biggest contenders being former justice of the High Court Michael Kirby who warned there are consequences of the bill that would see an active facilitation of ignorance.
If community legal centres received additional funding to implement technological and innovative practices, justice for the most vulnerable could be better achieved.
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.
