An overwhelming majority of Australians believe that governments, businesses and multinational corporations have an urgent ethical obligation to take action on climate change, according to new research.
Hall & Wilcox has rolled out applications for its 2020 accelerator program, designed to help start-ups grow their business and expand their networks.
Carpe Diem! and other musings behind one of Australia’s most renowned judges, Michael Kirby AC CMG, whose illustrious career had to hurdle doubts and judgements to celebrate many professional achievements and personal blessings.
Litigation funder IMF Bentham and high-value claims financier Omni Bridgeway Holding BV have completed a merger the pair had announced last month.
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has extended its partnership with an Aussie e-discovery firm in the hopes that it will ensure clients receive the most “cost-effective” document discovery services during class action proceedings.
New findings from the Governance Institute of Australia show that company secretaries are perceived to be the most ethical in a corporation – and by a fair margin, too.
Recently, Lawyers Weekly covered conversations about the unpaid hours that female lawyers at the bar and in private practice have to undertake, on top of their professional duties. According to one senior legal counsel, the issue is just as problematic – if not more so – for women in-house.
Research from investment management company Eaton Vance confirms previous studies showing that gender diversity at the senior levels can make a financially material difference to the success of a company.
Three experts have provided insight into the changing role of general counsel, including how the function of a legal team has become less about saying “no” and more about becoming an integrated part of each business’ core operations.
New figures have pinpointed a 20 per cent jump in the number of business insolvencies in Australia, with payment defaults also rising by double-digit figures.
