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Increased interpreters needed in Australian courts, new research shows
New research has revealed that non-English speakers’ access to justice could be improved with an increased number of...
28 August 2023
By Lauren Croft
Acrimonious separation increased by 30% since 2020
As new research reveals acrimonious separation to be on the rise, family lawyers have been urged to work with external...
17 August 2023
By Lauren Croft
Influx of build-to-rent legal work will only increase
It is “extraordinary” to think that build-to-rent (BTR) did not exist in Australia as recently as five years ago,...
11 July 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Will lawyers’ hours increase in a recession?
In a declining economy, some law firms are likely to demand more from their staff in a bid to maintain profitability,...
03 July 2023
By Lauren Croft
Vast majority of SME firms forecast revenue increase despite declining economy
A new report has revealed that despite a potential recession being one of the main challenges for smaller firms, the...
29 June 2023
By Lauren Croft
‘Not surprising’: GCs seeing big remuneration, bonus increases
With risk management experts in such demand for governance purposes, general counsel and company secretaries are seeing...
14 June 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Fewer firms looking to negotiate above-CPI wage increases this year
Balancing the tough labour market against a period of rising inflation is tough for Australian law firms; however, it...
19 May 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Are lawyers feeling increased pressure to work outside of hours?
In light of increased attention to working hours, Lawyers Weekly spoke with several managers of recruitment firms to...
12 May 2023
By Jess Feyder
Most firms expect to increase headcount this year
Despite significant economic headwinds on the horizon, a majority of Australian law firms — big and small — intend...
28 April 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Dentons offers extra week of leave, increases parental leave entitlements
Global law firm Dentons is providing its Australian employees with an additional five days of bonus leave every year,...
16 March 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Philip Lomax of Litica confirms increased insurance capacity
Litica, the leading specialty litigation insurance provider, has recently announced the acquisition of further...
07 March 2023
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Increased pay transparency to combat gender pay gap
What do new bans on pay secrecy clauses mean for firms — and for the gender pay gap? These partners weigh...
16 January 2023
By Lauren Croft
Bolstered crypto regulation will help consumers ‘make informed decisions’
Whilst the law has struggled to keep up with the ever-evolving crypto space, as consumer awareness within the market...
16 January 2023
By Lauren Croft
‘This change is a no-brainer’: Increased redress scheme needed for survivors
Whilst survivors of child sexual assault are often impacted their whole lives, offenders can typically get away without...
03 November 2022
By Lauren Croft
How managers should confront cyber risks due to increased liability
In light of “the most immediate and financially material sustainability risk that organisations face today”, there...
27 October 2022
By Jess Feyder
How partners view the proposed increased penalties for privacy breaches
The Albanese government is set to significantly increase penalties for repeated or serious privacy breaches. Here,...
25 October 2022
By Jess Feyder
Cyber attacks increase to record levels
The increased risk of cyber attacks is set to become the new normal, a recent report has
14 October 2022
By Emma Musgrave
With increased accountability for ESG, how can lawyers best advise clients?
Sarah Mentasti and Kim Middleton from Marque Lawyers have discussed the rise of corporate accountability in the...
06 September 2022
By Jess Feyder
Shine Lawyers’ holding company reports 22% net profit increase
The holding company of Shine Lawyers has published its financial results for the last financial year, showing a...
26 August 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lifting ban on advertising testimonials ‘will increase risk for those seeking cosmetic surgery’
The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) has condemned proposed legislative reform that is set to lift the ban on the use...
26 August 2022
By Jess Feyder
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