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Politics 04 July 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyRBA reveals July 2023 cash rate call

After 12 rate rises in the last 14 months, will the new financial year bring a different approach from the RBA board? In...

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Big Law 03 July 2023 ByLauren CroftWill 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,...

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SME Law 29 June 2023 ByLauren CroftA new report has revealed that despite a potential recession being one...

A new report has revealed that despite a potential recession being one of the main challenges for smaller firms, the...

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Big Law 02 June 2023 ByLauren CroftLast year, salaries in the profession reached an all-time high — but...

Last year, salaries in the profession reached an all-time high — but moving into the new financial year, this...

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Careers 19 May 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyFewer 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...

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Careers 05 May 2023 ByElvira NaimanWill pay bumps be more conservative or remain above CPI this year?

Law firms, big and small, have much to consider in determining how generous the increases in salary for fee earners will...

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Big Law 02 May 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyRBA makes May 2023 cash rate call

Is the Reserve Bank (RBA) rising rates again after last month’s pause? In this special announcement brought to you by...

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Big Law 24 March 2023 ByJess Feyder‘Companies will face larger financial headwinds than in the GFC,’...

One partner foreshadows the bleak outlook for companies for 2023, predicting a sharp rise in insolvencies. 

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Big Law 16 March 2023 ByJess FeyderHow small firms can boost their reputations (given the looming...

Several firm leaders discuss the importance of reputation for building an SME firm and the best ways to build reputation...

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Big Law 15 March 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyWorkplace partners ‘inundated’ with huge uptick in work

As one BigLaw partner in employment and workplace relations told Lawyers Weekly, “I have just come off my biggest...

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