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Big Law • 27 July 2024
‘Petulant, rude’ conduct, underpayments, and rejecting firm practices: What’s hot in law this week (22–26 July)
This week has seen some fascinating disciplinary proceedings, while emerging practitioners are proving “very discerning”...
Big Law • 20 July 2024
A ChatGPT-generated firing and ‘realistic’ hiring expectations: What’s hot in law this week (15–19 July)
The recruitment market is shifting back in favour of employers, and BigLaw firms are expanding while a big four firm has cut...
Big Law • 06 July 2024
Fired lawyers and dismissed defamation proceedings: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 July)
A new financial year is upon us, but the news cycle hasn’t slowed down. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories...
Big Law • 29 June 2024
‘Misconceived’ complaints and the dangers of ‘castle law’: What’s hot in law this week (24–28 June)
This week, the nation’s biggest firms unveiled huge promotion rounds, while member groups pushed back on the Katter’s...
Amid the record promotion announcements this week, there was a 150-staff exodus from one of Australia’s biggest firms....
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This week, a verdict in the appeal against one of the most high-profile criminal convictions in recent memory was handed...
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In the big end of town, promotion season for senior practitioners is underway. Meanwhile, some fascinating cases have...
Read MoreIn the past week, a workplace regulator asked questions of a BigLaw firm, and another national practice started...
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This week, Parliament heard testimony about abuses of legal professional privilege, and the demand for flexible working...
Read MoreWhile a listed firm has been debating competing acquisition offers, Australia’s courts saw some significant procedural...
Read MoreThis week, Lawyers Weekly hosted its annual Corporate Counsel Summit and Awards, and the nation’s courts and Senate...
Read MoreThis week, UK-headquartered global law firms have named their new Australian partners, and the dust from Justice Lee’s...
Read MoreIt’s been a huge week in Australia’s courts. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s...
Read MoreOne of Australia’s biggest firms is broadening its reach into south-east Asia, and teams at other BigLaw practices are...
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