Opinion

5 essential strategies for a fulfilling work life

In today’s fast-paced, demanding world, burnout has become a common experience. Lawyers are no exception, writes...

22 November 2024

By Victoria Moffat

Can lawyers be too client-centric?

Being “client-centric” has almost become a cliché in the way firms describe themselves. However, some leading...

11 November 2024

By Andrew McKenzie

Property lawyers have a duty to advise on contamination risks, despite lack of guidance

While a duty to advise a client on the risks surrounding contaminated land is not explicitly articulated, lawyers in...

08 November 2024

By Elizabeth Wild

Understanding the path from law student to qualified lawyer

The road to admission in your state or territory’s Supreme Court, to swear your oath, is somewhat unknown territory....

28 October 2024

By Karena Nicholls

Emoji use not (yet) widespread for lawyers

Despite a Canadian court’s ruling last year that the “thumbs-up” emoji was sufficient evidence to validate a...

25 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Is it time for the High Court to expand employers’ duties of care to prevent psychological injuries?

With changing community expectations around rights to psychological safety at work and the destigmatisation of...

21 October 2024

By Travis Schultz

Parenting arrangements involving children with special needs

Navigating parenting arrangements from a legal perspective is a challenging endeavour, multiplied significantly when...

18 October 2024

By Michael Tiyce

Neurodivergence in law: Embracing diversity for innovation

Neurodiversity offers the legal profession an opportunity to innovate and thrive in an increasingly complex world,...

17 October 2024

By Libby Thomas and Justine McKeogh

Sick of hearing about AI in law? Get ready to feel even worse

Get ready to hear even more about AI, and get ready to either embrace it or go the way of the dinosaurs, writes Keith...

10 October 2024

By Keith Redenbach

Creating a culture of wellbeing in law firms

Now more than ever, fostering a culture of wellbeing in law firms is a professional necessity for the success of our...

09 October 2024

By Belinda Winter