Features

‘Matia’ and the transition from law to fiction writing
A dream to one day publish a novel followed Emily Tsokos Purtill throughout her legal career until she finally had a...
30 October 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Behind the ‘significant penalties’ looming over Coles and Woolworths
With Coles and Woolworths heading to court over their allegedly misleading discount claims, a partner and senior...
21 October 2024
By Naomi Neilson
How a solicitor advocate took on a cold case murder trial
A lawyer with a unique role in the court system fought a “gung-ho” team of cops intent on charging his client with...
07 August 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Navigating AI regulation in the profession
As AI tech continues to revolutionise legal workflows, the legal profession must address how and to what extent AI...
03 July 2024
By Lauren Croft
Leaders must ‘embody’ their ideal culture
Positive wellness in legal leaders can impact an overall team’s mental health and prevent burnout, while exhausted...
05 June 2024
By Lauren Croft
Are firms using alternative benefits as bargaining chips as salaries stall?
As legal salaries and raises potentially slow, are lawyers accepting alternative benefits alongside a promotion – or...
03 June 2024
By Lauren Croft
‘With great power comes great responsibility’: The emergence of AI washing
Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations offers numerous advantages, giving organisations a...
22 May 2024
By Lauren Croft
‘Competition is fierce’ for lawyers looking to move overseas
Post-pandemic, overseas travel is back on many people’s radars, including mid-level lawyers looking for a change in...
08 May 2024
By Lauren Croft
Are BigLaw firms using AI to its full potential?
As emerging technologies and generative artificial intelligence (AI) become commonplace in legal workplaces, firms can...
24 April 2024
By Lauren Croft
Employee retention now ‘critical’ strategic move for firms
In the current legal landscape, the competition for top talent is fierce, with law firms vying to attract and retain...
10 April 2024
By Lauren Croft