Charities could stand to receive at least a billion dollars more each year if lawyers take the time to ask their clients if they would like to include a gift to charity in their will.
The barrister at the centre of the explosive inquiry into the management of informants within Victorian Police said she does not feel “particularly guilty”.
The next round of public hearings into the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will explore the aged care needs of people who have diverse backgrounds, experiences and characteristics.
King & Wood Mallesons has advised Affinity on the sale of TEG.
A lawyer is urging the government to practice some restraint before punishing bosses for “wage theft” claims, noting it is “demonising” employers and disadvantaging staff.
Centrelink’s compliance program – or robodebt – needs urgent reform as it is in major violation of international law and is “manifestly unjust” for users navigating the disputes resolution process, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights said.
When looking to move into a leadership position in legal operations, there are number of practical first steps that one must take, argues ANZ’s head of legal ops.
Life in-house can get hectic at times, senior legal counsel Joe Menezes says, but travelling the country to wine regions offers a unique cultural outlet which helps provide him with balance.
The frequency and nature of group or one-on-one meetings within in-house legal teams can help define the productivity and success of those law departments, according to a Mahlab roundtable.
For three Sydney-based in-house lawyers, being able to come home and discuss the niche issues that confront legal counsel is fundamental for personal and professional wellbeing.
