New South Wales

The benefits and drawbacks of practising in rural areas

After dealing with drought, catastrophic bushfires, floods and a global pandemic, rural lawyers have had to support...

01 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

‘Time-based billing is still an important option’

Whilst many law firms are opting for alternative pricing, lawyers can still learn a lot from time-based...

31 August 2021

By Lauren Croft

Indigenous vax rates a ‘national shame’, says medical negligence lawyer

A lawyer at plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has slammed the failures of federal and state authorities to vaccinate...

27 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

EDO scores ‘significant win’ for bushfire survivors

Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action, represented by the Environmental Defenders Office, has celebrated a court ruling...

27 August 2021

By Lauren Croft

‘There are some businesses skating close to trading while insolvent’

Better support is needed as lockdowns in Australia’s major cities put small-business owners across the country under...

26 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Concerns over NSW Police Commissioner telling officers they can ‘get it wrong’

The Aboriginal Legal Service has condemned a recent video wherein the NSW Police Commissioner pledges to not hold...

23 August 2021

By Lauren Croft

ALS ‘extremely concerned’ Aboriginal people will be targeted by Operation Stay at Home

The Aboriginal Legal Service has expressed fear that efforts by the NSW Police Force to reduce the spread of COVID-19...

17 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Cooking, coding and other online classes to support staff

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a new initiative to support its Sydney staff during lockdown as...

16 August 2021

By Lauren Croft

Foye Legal appoints new senior executive

Foye Legal has bolstered its ranks with a new chief finance officer and chief operating officer, in an appointment the...

12 August 2021

By Lauren Croft

‘You really do pick up skill sets’: Why lawyers should consider more board work

Serving on a board can expand your skill set and set you up for leadership positions, according to this partner and...

10 August 2021

By Lauren Croft