‘Lawyer brain’ and a fed-up judge: What’s hot in law this week (27–31 Jan)

With Australia Day now in the rear-view mirror and the Federal Court set to open for 2025, the legal marketplace is...

01 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Defamatory emails, a ‘rude’ grad, and a $1 raise: What’s hot in law this week (20–24 Jan)

This week, senior lawyers across the profession rejected the idea of unwinding progress to make legal workplaces more...

25 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Concerning comments and corruption allegations: What’s hot in law this week (13–17 Jan)

This week, two major plaintiff firms promoted dozens of practitioners to new roles, and the new Attorney-General in...

18 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Unmeritorious’ litigation exposure and new BigLaw partners: What’s hot in law this week (22–26 Jan)

In the lead-up to Australia Day, concerns were flagged about the new Costs Protection Bill, and some of the nation’s...

27 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

More contract roles, more promotions, and disciplinary proceedings: What’s hot in law this week (15–19 Jan)

Australia’s courts are opening back up, and market activity is ramping up. Here is your weekly round-up of the...

20 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

An alleged court hack and discovering one’s niche: What’s hot in law this week (8–12 Jan)

While lawyers across the country are slowly coming back to the office (including home offices), the wheels of the...

13 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy