A new era in criminal law: Australia issues first conviction for extremist content

A West Australian teenager has become the first person in Australia to be convicted and sentenced for transmitting...

01 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

The rise of the legalpreneur

The growing number of legalpreneurs marks a new era in the legal sector, writes Denise...

03 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Thousands flock to Facebook page for free legal advice

A non-profit family law firm spent the last four years providing free legal advice to thousands of people via an online...

22 January 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Is the social media ban a double-edged sword?

As Australia approaches the implementation of its first social media ban, solicitor and law lecturer Yvette Holt...

20 January 2025

By Grace Robbie

What lawyers need to know about the new social media ban

With the Australian government imposing a ban on social media usage for teenagers under 16 years of age, a partner at a...

13 January 2025

By Grace Robbie

The social media ban for under-16s is not the answer, says HRLC

The Human Rights Law Centre has voiced significant concerns over the Albanese government’s proposal to ban social...

28 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

Enforcement, compliance among concerns with proposed social media ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recently announced a “world-leading” social media ban for teenagers under 16...

22 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

The necessity of self-promotion for firms in the modern market

With the rise of digital technology and evolving client expectations, two founders of an award-winning law firm...

15 August 2024

By Grace Robbie

How social media is changing outcomes of family law matters

Permeating nearly every aspect of society, social media’s influence extends to family law cases within Australia with...

11 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘No suggestion’ X will keep stabbing video off platform, court told

The eSafety Commissioner told a court it is concerned the video of the violent stabbing at Wakeley could resurface on...

10 May 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Australia v Musk: A fight over censorship with an ‘arrogant billionaire’

A war of words has erupted between Australian politicians and Elon Musk over an eSafety ruling to take down footage of...

24 April 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Too pretty for jail’: Lawyer disciplined for social media posts

A lawyer who told a client he was “too pretty” to be behind bars and boasted he could “keep all the boys out of...

28 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

What TikTok can do for your law firm

From litigation to likes: In a digital age, where social media platforms dictate much of our daily interactions, TikTok...

01 March 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

How lawyers can embrace authenticity on social media

Australian legal professionals should understand the importance of bringing their authentic selves to the forefront of...

30 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

How junior lawyers can put themselves out there

The immediate past president of the Australian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) has shared how new-to-industry...

08 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Where lawyers can go wrong on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a valuable platform for those looking to build their brand, expand their professional network, demonstrate...

21 December 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Are you talking with a human professional online? Perhaps not

In addition to the ethical and prohibitive issues with AI tools for commenting and engagement, it’s just not smart...

07 December 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Growth tools for boutiques

Growth as a small firm can be hard, with sustainable and organic growth reportedly becoming increasingly difficult in...

09 November 2023

By Lauren Croft

Legal leaders must have an executive presence on LinkedIn

Leaders across all sectors are rigorously scrutinised for personal integrity, organisational diligence, DEI and ESG...

28 September 2023

By Lauren Croft

Using social recruitment to attract top talent

These days, candidates are more informed due to the abundance of information about the company available online. Thus,...

15 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy