$5m settlement proposed in public housing towers class action

The Victorian government has offered to settle the public housing towers class action for the sum of $5 million after...

10 May 2023

By Lauren Croft

Melbourne, Sydney recruitment markets were ‘absolutely’ impacted by lockdowns

Post-pandemic, these recruiters reflected on how COVID-19 — and statewide lockdowns — affected two major Australian...

22 November 2022

By Lauren Croft

Lockdowns highlighted need for collaborative lawyering

In a post-pandemic market, operating in a collaborative fashion, rather than an adversarial one, will be much more...

14 September 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Emerging from lockdown

Like many sectors, the legal profession had to adapt to meet the demands of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Now is a good time...

12 May 2022

By Robyn Tongol

Flexible working post-lockdown in the legal sector

As law firms adjust to the relaxation of restrictions, it would be wise to consider how a permanent flexible working...

15 February 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Treasurer calls out Labor’s ‘war on aspiration’

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he is ready to go head-to-head with the Labor Party on what he labelled its...

13 October 2021

By Robyn Tongol

Federal Treasurer backs economic recovery as NSW emerges from lockdown

EXCLUSIVE: As New South Wales today transitions out of lockdown, and with Victoria soon to follow, the federal...

11 October 2021

By Emma Musgrave

What data says about lawyers’ wellbeing in lockdown

Studies have shown a correlation between easing of lockdown measures and improvement in wellbeing. However, detrimental...

08 October 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘You need to be resilient and constantly evolving’

Resilience – and building strong client relationships – are key when starting your own firm, according to this...

05 October 2021

By Lauren Croft

Freedom versus law: Where Australians’ preferences lie in COVID lockdowns

Following the nationwide protests over the lockdown restrictions and vaccination mandates, new Roy Morgan data has...

05 October 2021

By Naomi Neilson

Firm receives ‘overwhelmingly positive’ feedback on lockdown initiatives

From charity donations to care packages and an afternoon off, Shine Lawyers has a number of new initiatives to help the...

08 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

Dance parties, online Olympics and daily playlists: How one global firm is navigating lockdown

Baker McKenzie has announced a range of new initiatives for staff, in a move the managing partner has said will foster...

06 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

Requests for legal service increase to 90% amid latest lockdowns

New data has suggested that requests for legal advice have increased by 90 per cent since the beginning of the COVID-19...

01 September 2021

By Naomi Neilson

Law Squared hosts cooking session for staff and clients

Law Squared staff, clients and friends tuned into an online cooking session last week, learning Italian cooking...

31 August 2021

By Lauren Croft

Indigenous vax rates a ‘national shame’, says medical negligence lawyer

A lawyer at plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has slammed the failures of federal and state authorities to vaccinate...

27 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lockdowns a renewed opportunity for law firms to evolve and embrace intersectionality

The age of coronavirus has forced legal practitioners to up-end how they deliver legal services. Such evolutions give...

27 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘There are some businesses skating close to trading while insolvent’

Better support is needed as lockdowns in Australia’s major cities put small-business owners across the country under...

26 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Contract concerns for builders following government restrictions

Following increased lockdowns and after-effects of COVID-19, builders will now face the risk of breach of...

18 August 2021

By Lauren Croft

ALS ‘extremely concerned’ Aboriginal people will be targeted by Operation Stay at Home

The Aboriginal Legal Service has expressed fear that efforts by the NSW Police Force to reduce the spread of COVID-19...

17 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Law firm employers ‘need to step up’ as COVID lockdowns continue

A Queensland law firm director has responded to recent lockdowns affecting the country by using it as an opportunity to...

10 August 2021

By Emma Musgrave