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5 foundations for financial management for senior lawyers

Despite boasting above-average earning capacities, some senior lawyers may be finding they have “left their run a bit late” or have seen “a lot of wealth eroded”, and thus are not as financially secure as they’d like, argues one professional.

07 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Attracting tech-savvy lawyers paramount in 2020

A legal technologist has provided insight into why such roles are one of the top priorities when it comes to law firm recruitment this new year.

07 January 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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SA Law Society offers free legal advice for disaster-affected communities

The Law Society of South Australia has reminded persons across The Wine State that free legal advice is available for those affected by a disaster in the wake of the ongoing bushfire crisis.

07 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Shell advised on 49% stake in ESCO Pacific

Oil and gas company Shell has been advised by Norton Rose Fulbright on its acquisition of a 49 per cent interest in ESCO Pacific.

07 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Simon Overland caught in a lie as diaries turn up

Diaries belonging to the former commissioner of Victoria Police have turned up despite him alleging before a royal commission that he did not keep any.

07 January 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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AG defends judge’s decision to release violent rapist from prison

The Western Australia Attorney-General has defended a judge’s decision to release a sex offender from prison so that he can secure social housing.

07 January 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Aussie lawyers urged to ‘get up to speed’ with e-discovery

Australian law firms are being encouraged to follow suit with neighbouring jurisdictions and embrace e-discovery technology.

06 January 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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LIV offers condolences after death of former president

The Law Institute of Victoria has issued a statement in response to the death of former Victorian premier and LIV president John Cain.

06 January 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Brisbane lawyer sounds alarm on 2020 compo issues

A Brisbane-based lawyer has warned that there will be an increasing number of matters affecting compensation specialists this new year.

03 January 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Family law firm urges greater DV focus in 2020

A family law firm has called for the community to unite when it comes to prompting greater action on domestic violence in Australia.

02 January 2020
By Emma Musgrave