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.
The federal regulator must ensure that good practice guidance for corporate entities is less prescriptive, particularly with regard to whistleblower protections, argues a member association.
A panel of industry experts have shared their top tips on how lawyers can grow their practice and keep up with the rate of change impacting the profession.
EJ Wise has learned from experience the importance of simultaneously addressing personal values against professional needs. In the second half of this story, she outlines how she and others should move forward.
The CEO of the Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre has been named as the first Disability Worker Commissioner in Victoria.
Tasmania’s legal professional board has recorded high numbers of complaints for the second year running, with many protesting overcharging and harassment.
