Preparing for a cyber attack involves a broad set of stakeholders within a business, and it is becoming commonplace to have experienced investigation lawyers on hand to ensure that clients recover business operations as quickly as possible, while sustaining the least amount of legal, reputational, financial, and operational damage, writes Mark Goudie.
Australian Lawyers Alliance called for stronger regulations around conversion practices that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation.
For the second year running, the number of Australians who see member associations such as law societies as ethical has decreased.
Self-styled “bipolar businessman and mental health advocate” David Westgate argues that legal professionals will be much more successful if they do not have to feel the need to hide their anxiety or depression.
The Queensland Legal Services Commissioner has lost its appeal against a decision to suspend a partner found guilty of professional misconduct, rather than remove his name from the roll.
Law firms across the country have identified the top five challenges they have that continue to impact day-to-day operations.
With the Corporate Counsel Awards 2020 having just launched, we spoke with three former winners about the importance of acknowledging the work done by corporate counsel.
DWF has confirmed it has scooped up McDonald Johnson Lawyers, bringing its Aussie office count up to six and expanding headcount to over 180 people across the country.
Corruption, company tax avoidance and misleading and deceptive advertising continue to be the top issues relating to unethical behavioural perceptions in business, according to new findings.
New research has shown a slight increase in the representation of women in management positions across Australia.
