Courts ‘placing greater emphasis’ on impartiality in building disputes

As building disputes not only grow in numbers but also become more complex, lawyers and courts are relying more on...

02 April 2025

By Lauren Croft

That’s not my drug – it’s too presumptive

Prosecutors must beware of “presumptive” analyses and that a “positive” may, in fact, be a “false...

06 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Former in-house lawyer joins Unisearch

Unisearch has appointed a former in-house lawyer as its new business development manager, which coincides with the...

08 November 2024

By Lauren Croft

‘Technology is not foolproof’: Changing client expectations and evolving legal practice

With the rise of technology and AI, customer experience within the legal profession is changing. Here, a panel...

03 October 2024

By Lauren Croft

Whiplash injury outcomes: No longer simply biomechanics

The traditional approach to whiplash-associated disorder is now being challenged by a more holistic assessment, with...

05 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Tenancy reform and the law

The need for tenancy law reforms is not just a response to changing rental dynamics, but a necessity, writes Dr Chris...

01 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘The biggest socio-technological leap forward’: Why lawyers must realise AI potential

The steadfast roll-out of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession is showing no signs of slowing down,...

09 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

An analysis of reforms to the Family Law Act

Recent updates to the Family Law Act 1975 will have a substantive impact on the legal profession, writes Dr Noam Peleg,...

12 December 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Bridging gaps between lawyers and AI

While readily implemented in the majority of legal practices, there are still myriad challenges associated with...

16 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

The evolving implications of Australia’s modern slavery laws

Australia’s looming and timely review of the Modern Slavery Act will have implications that will impact upon the...

31 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Planning to sell your firm for the best price possible

All boutique law firm owners will exit their businesses, in some form, at some point in time. As such, firm owners need...

17 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

How to make hybrid work, work

Legal workplaces must be sure to optimise the “new world” hybrid model in a dynamic environment, write Professor...

01 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

The rise of regulatory co-design and the law

We are currently seeing an increase in expectation and momentum of regulatory co-designs across the legal profession,...

04 April 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

The implications of a digital Australian dollar

The imminent introduction of a digital Australian dollar will significantly affect the market. Find out what a retail...

03 February 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Data privacy and the law

Regardless of a firm’s choice of data sharing techniques, said businesses will have to get ahead of the game if they...

09 November 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

The ups and downs of flexible working

Flexible working has become more prominent than ever post-pandemic. But while it may work for some, firms should...

06 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

The trends reshaping legal workplaces

Following the global COVID-19 pandemic, a number of new trends have emerged as firms look to increase their diversity...

25 August 2021

By Lauren Croft

‘We can’t just pretend that nothing has changed’

Transparency is of the utmost importance in a post-pandemic working environment, as legal leaders increasingly need to...

17 August 2021

By Lauren Croft

The great ‘known unknowns’ with climate change in the law

To first understand how climate change impacts the law, it’s prudent to understand its fundamental principles, write...

13 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy