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.
A BigLaw firm has recruited a team of specialists to lead its newly launched Digital Law Group.
Men are twice as likely to have requests to work flexibly denied, making it much harder for the legal profession to combat traditional workplace structures and gender roles.
