Laws designed to enforce accountability of cyber technology and artificial intelligence should be strengthened as “shonky dealings” reveal where the legal protections have been inadequate and have the potential to undermine profitability of information.
Former lawyer and founding member of The Chaser, Julian Morrow, is set to help lawyers tackle their CPD points by hosting a new game show.
Allens has advised Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) on its acquisition of Horizon Global Corporation’s Asia-Pacific business.
A call to action has been issued to those wielding power in business: call out sexism and disrespect; enable men to access flexible work as a fundamental, not a favour; never allow a woman’s pregnancy to jeopardise her place at work; and build a culture where “dignity and respect lie at the core”.
Getting the rest of the business to buy in to the work of the legal department can be difficult for in-house lawyers but, showcasing a strong, collegiate culture can go a long way, argues one general counsel.
The resourcing hub of an international law firm has launched a new campaign devoted to the wellbeing of general counsel across Australia.
Australia sits below the global average of in-house legal teams using new technology, the Acritas survey of corporate legal departments revealed.
In a post-Hayne royal commission world, in-house legal teams will be required to perform functions that go beyond mere compliance with the law, argues one professional.
The 2019 financial year saw a downtrend in the number of partners switching firms as a result of a calming effect on the market following the Hayne royal commission.
As debate about the new parliamentary inquiry into the family law system continues, one family lawyer explains how he has witnessed numerous instances of “baseless allegations” of domestic violence to prevent the other parent’s time with their child.
