In the end, the real measure of a good exit isn’t speed. It’s whether you still respect the business you built, and yourself, writes Angelo Mazzone.
Ride-sharing giant Uber was found to have unfairly deactivated a Melbourne driver’s account following allegations that he was masturbating while transporting a female passenger.
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is calling for a rethink in tribunal appointments, warning that over-reliance on legal professionals risks flawed decisions and overlooks the invaluable insights that industry experts can bring.
Early last week (11 November), three law firms collaborated on a clinic to finalise visa applications for over 20 refugee students.
Australian A-Gs have been urged to re-evaluate spending as legal aid is impacted by the inadequate remuneration of private lawyers.
A Port Macquarie lawyer has been reprimanded and fined for assisting a client with the sale of a property in circumstances where he was also the creditor and second mortgagee.
Despite much fanfare about its implications for employers and employees alike, the national workplace tribunal has seen very few claims being brought by workers seeking to switch off outside of hours. Here, employment law partners unpack why we haven’t seen a tsunami of claims being brought.
Two partners have joined Sparke Helmore’s specialty lines insurance team, along with a special counsel, four lawyers and support staff.
Global legal technology leader Thomson Reuters and document management provider NetDocuments have announced a new collaboration aimed at delivering secure, integrated AI solutions to legal professionals.
This past week, one of the world’s biggest firms set up shop in Brisbane, and law students have been advised that saying “no” can sometimes be the wisest course of action. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
