Focusing on the whole professional – from body and mind to the office and beyond – is incredibly valuable for boutique lawyers juggling professional and personal demands, according to the founder of a wellness movement.
The ACCC and a South Australian government department have weighed in on last week’s Federal Court findings against ticket reseller Viagogo.
A global law firm has made six promotions to the rank of executive counsel in Australia, as part of a global sweep of counsel appointments.
Employee performance reviews can push legal boundaries if they adversely affect the reputation of an employee, an employment lawyer has warned, but a 2016 court ruling shows that properly managed reviews are not of themselves illegal.
A new report has issued a timely reminder for Australian organisations, showing that almost half aren’t prepared for the “escalating rise” in hackers and malicious data breaches.
APRA has released details on its future role and approach to enforcement, with the prudential watchdog aiming to be more vigilant and taking on revisions including strengthened cooperation with ASIC and more public accountability for misbehaving firms.
Ashurst has been named as the official legal services partner for global sports, luxury automotive and technology brand McLaren Group, with the pair teaming up for a multi-year legal services partnership.
A partner based in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has been suspended from legal practice, and has had his assets frozen, pending the outcome of an investigation into “extensive fraudulent dishonesty” and the purchase of an “expensive new house in Bondi”.
The Northern Territory government has released a statement noting its commitment to implementation of youth justice initiatives and life outcome enhancement for the territory’s young people.
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Colin Biggers & Paisley partner, Paul O’Halloran.
