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.
The Australian Federal Police has voluntarily disclosed a statement regarding its work with lawyer Nicola Gobbo, which has shed light on two occasions where she voluntarily approached federal agents to offer privileged information on clients she represented.
Clarendon Lawyers has assisted in the sale of Brave New World Consulting by its founders to SoftwareONE.
New laws introduced in Queensland will prevent firms from buying private information from cold-call scammers who “bully” car crash victims into compensation claims.
Lawyers have volunteered to provide free legal advice to support the people who were most affected by the recent, destructive bushfires.
Australasian firm Wotton + Kearney has appointed a new leader for its employment practices liability team.
New research has shown the Australian legal sector was attacked by cybercriminals on three separate occasions between July and September 2019, heightening the need for greater protection.
