Opinion

5 strategies to become a legal thought leader in 2022

Thought leadership is about far more than making a few LinkedIn posts, writes Phoebe Netto.

23 December 2021

By Phoebe Netto

A legacy for us all: Kathleen Folbigg and the need for a Criminal Cases Review Commission in NSW

A Criminal Cases Review Commission could be a legacy from the tragedy Kathleen Folbigg has suffered, but also a legacy...

21 December 2021

By Rhanee Rego

Animal protection laws are failing animals – but there is a solution

Australian animals will continue to suffer terribly while our laws remain woefully out of touch with community...

20 December 2021

By Emma Hurst MP

The ‘Great Hesitation’?

It is clear that the “Great Resignation” has not hit us yet, with lawyers still reluctant to move jobs. Perhaps we...

17 December 2021

By Jason Elias

How flexible lawyers could help plug the gap of skills shortages in the construction industry

The skills shortage demands Australian construction companies to be resilient and ride out the waves of business risk,...

14 December 2021

By Paul Garth

Law firms must reassess their cyber-security education experience

Most law firm employees are onboarded with their individual role in an organisation’s cyber defences, so why aren’t...

09 December 2021

By Murray Mills

The dilemma of digital assets

As the world around us continues to evolve, digital currency is being hailed as a revolutionary concept, one that is...

08 December 2021

By John Bui

Why young guns are ditching private practice for in-house legal roles

Law firms are currently faced with a choice: cater to the needs of emerging leaders in law, or face a dearth of talent,...

07 December 2021

By Stefanie Costi

2022: The year of WFH compensation claims?

In a world of virtual meetings, telecommuting and flexibility, employers need to appreciate that there has been a...

29 November 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

The Windfall Gains Tax and how it affects landowner clients

On 12 October 2021, the Windfall Gains Tax and State Taxation and Other Acts Further Amendment Bill 2021 was introduced...

29 November 2021

By Russell Krupp