The law students of today, who will become the lawyers of tomorrow, are not prepared to accept a workplace culture where bullying, sexual harassment and lack of care for mental health exist, says the Australian Law Students’ Association.
A new survey has shed light on whether SMEs give more weight to the reputation of a law firm brand or that of an individual lawyer.
Australian Women Lawyers has shot down Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s comments in parliament earlier this week about the supposed closing of the gender pay gap and highlighted how much of a problem it still is in the legal profession.
Insurers are reaping the benefits from motor vehicle accidents under the current NSW motor vehicle accident scheme, said the president of the NSW Bar Association.
In transcripts and statements provided to Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants, it has become clear that barrister Nicola Gobbo knowingly edited gangland witness statements and willingly divulged privileged information without any prompting.
Family lawyers and advocates are lukewarm on the introduction of the Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties Scheme, with some expressing concern and others saying more must be done.
On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, R U OK? non-executive director Graeme Cowan explains what it means to identify, trust and act on the signs and symptoms of ill health in the workplace – not just today, but everyday.
New research highlighting the volume of unpaid hours being undertaken by women compared to men is unsurprising and demonstrative of an issue that is not being properly addressed.
The recent awarding of $1.2 million to former James Cook University professor Peter Ridd shows that law firms must engage in “exhaustive consultation” with employees about the issues warranting dismissal.
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