Opinion

How many times should lawyers follow up a lead?

Persistence done professionally isn’t pushy – it’s smart business, writes Paul Ippolito.

06 November 2025

By Paul Ippolito

Civil liability reform: When crying poor comes with a $6bn smile

Insurers say they can’t afford the cost of claims. Their profit sheets say otherwise, and Australians shouldn’t pay...

31 October 2025

By Sarah Grace

Toyota Hybrid: The future of family law in Australia

Toyota’s hybrid technology didn’t diminish the brand’s reputation; it enhanced it by making reliability more...

30 October 2025

By Siobhan Mullins

Clarity over chaos

The implied freedom of political communication guards the ground rules of democratic choice. It deserves a stable...

28 October 2025

By Jacob Cuttle

Lawyers understand the law, and criminals understand the mechanics

Law firms think they’re prepared for Tranche 2. They’re not, writes Brett Erickson.

24 October 2025

By Brett Erickson

‘It depends’: Disciplined doubt in a world addicted to certainty

The phrase “it depends” is often treated as the enemy of decisiveness. In truth, it is the language of care, writes...

17 October 2025

By Rebecca Ward, MBA.

5 ways courage can unlock a lawyer’s potential

Legal professionals don’t need perfect conditions to grow – just the courage to start, writes Hilton Misso.

16 October 2025

By Hilton Misso

The hardest case I’ve ever taken was my own

Sometimes, the bravest thing you’ll ever do is quietly decide: I’m going to build something of my own and I’m not...

13 October 2025

By Sepi Agahi

Lessons from selling a law firm for $57m

Selling a law firm for $57 million wasn’t just a financial event. It was a manifestation of belief, risk and...

09 October 2025

By Hilton Misso

Beyond burnout: Understanding suicide risk in law

Suicide isn’t always about mental illness. Sometimes it’s about silence. Stress. Isolation. And in law, that can be...

09 October 2025

By Rebecca Ward, MBA