Opinion

Law firms must lift the veil to address workplace bullying and harassment

Breaking the silence: In law, we are reminded every day of how our work impacts people’s lives and the social fabric...

24 July 2024

By Prabha Nandagopal

The Digital ID Act and Aussie businesses: A match made in heaven?

The national economy-wide Digital ID system that new legislation envisions is still in its infancy. Whether businesses...

23 July 2024

By Hamish Fraser

Adapting your firm during periods of low client retention and cash flow

In times of low client retention and cash flow, law firms must adopt innovative and cost-effective strategies to boost...

22 July 2024

By Amanda Little

How the justice system can step up and support our veterans

Suicide, homelessness, unemployment, mental illness – for most Australians, this is the stuff of worst nightmares....

19 July 2024

By Brett Wild

Why the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill should not pass

While this bill presents an opportunity to modernise the regulation of legal services and improve consumer protections,...

18 July 2024

By Nicholas Collier

Firms that simply increase charge-out rates are selfish, fat, and lazy

Increasing prices is certainly one lever that can be used to help balance firm budgets, but I’d argue that law firms...

16 July 2024

By Travis Schultz

Understanding the vicious cycle: Representing DV offenders who are also the victims

I am often asked why I represent people that commit family violence. Here is my answer, writes Lauren Cassimatis.

12 July 2024

By Lauren Cassimatis

How social media is changing outcomes of family law matters

Permeating nearly every aspect of society, social media’s influence extends to family law cases within Australia with...

11 July 2024

By Michael Tiyce

Whiplash injury outcomes: No longer simply biomechanics

The traditional approach to whiplash-associated disorder is now being challenged by a more holistic assessment, with...

05 July 2024

By Dr Lisa N. Sharwood, in collaboration with Unisearch

Is Australia’s M&A market rebounding?

After a subdued three years, the M&A market in Australia may be shifting as interest rates look set to ease, write...

04 July 2024

By James Halliday and Liann Chan