Opinion

10 things I hate about the legal profession

Yesterday, I woke up on the wrong side of the bed and made a short list of the things that the legal profession needs...

09 December 2022

By Nick Mann

The future of Aussie law firms: It’s in the numbers

Superficial, cosmetic and often specious, the change espoused by law firm leaders is like a new coat of paint on an old...

08 December 2022

By Lauren Croft

Automation is bringing out the best in Australian legal teams

Many law professionals see opportunities to work smarter, freeing up valuable time that can be reinvested into...

02 December 2022

By Rajith Haththotuwegama

Reflections on the newly passed Respect at Work Bill

One wonders whether the Respect at Work Bill’s scope will be adopted across industries with equanimity, writes Dani...

01 December 2022

By Dani Salinger

Attaining expert opinions for clients with possible cognitive impairments

One neuropsychologist outlines how lawyers can attain the most accurate and valid expert opinion for a client who may...

01 December 2022

By Jess Feyder

What law firms need to know about cyber security

Despite the current wave of cyber attacks targeting businesses, governments, and individuals, there remains an alarming...

25 November 2022

By Mark Lukie

A safe legal workplace

It is fundamentally important that legal professionals in Australia work together to create an environment where events...

24 November 2022

By Carol Grimshaw and Alessia Di Paolo

Finding your way in law: Career options for new grads

A law degree can open doors into many other career options aside from private practice, writes Jason Rickersey.

21 November 2022

By Lauren Croft

Who is responsible for an accident on the road?

Both recent and longstanding case law offer insight into who bears responsibility on our roads, writes Hugh Powell.

21 November 2022

By Hugh Powell

How to manage risks and capitalise on opportunities in M&A transactions

The rising focus in the Australian market on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is now finding its way...

16 November 2022

By Andrew Lumsden and Gaynor Tracey