With clients demanding their legal matters to be handled faster than ever before, law firms are again being prompted to adopt new technology or risk losing out.
This week’s tech special serves as a timely reminder to make sure your security measures are up to date, with new research showing Australian employees fail to heed security warnings over passwords.
You’re never really anonymous in the modern age because of the huge amounts of data held about us, a cyber threat consultant has warned, and employers are among those holding the richest source of data.
A conditional agreement has been reached with baby food producer Bellamy’s to settle an open class action with company investors for $49.7 million.
Western Australia’s law body has released its submission in response to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 as the McGowan government debates giving people with the “genuine choice and autonomy over their decision” the right to end their life.
Women seeking an abortion should not be intimidated and abused when trying to visit their doctor, the Human Rights Law Centre said as it calls for the government in South Australia to pass sensible and proportionate safe access law zones.
Aged care facilities should be held accountable by an independent complaints tribunal, said the Australian Lawyers Alliance.
Having a broader practice remit may allow you to get your business off the ground but finding your calling in a specialisation will lead to greater passion and, ultimately, more success, argues one professional.
The practice of law is but one part of a boutique firm’s operations, and those running their own shop need to ensure their internal processes are in keeping with the modern marketplace.
While there are still “pockets” of the industry that would view time off for family reasons as career-limiting, the profession is moving in the right direction in better supporting women, argues one partner.
