Legislation and Case Law Mental Health: How Safe is Your Workplace? June 15, 2023 Mental health is one of the fastest growing sources of injuries at work, creating a minefield for employers to navigate. Read more
Research and Know-How Understanding the laws regulating surveillance devices and workplace surveillance in Australia June 13, 2023 As many lawyers know firsthand, the legal framework surrounding the use of surveillance devices and workplace surveillance is particularly complex. Specific legislation applies to regulate the use of surveillance devices… Read more
Research and Know-How What’s Ahead For 2023: Horizon Scanning With Practical Law March 26, 2023 There is always something new happening in law — new legislation, new regulatory frameworks, new cases that update the law, and more. Legal teams must keep up-to-date with the all… Read more
Research and Know-How Harnessing Legal Guidance and Research Tech to Work Smarter July 9, 2021 You can’t turn into a practice area expert overnight. However, you can get there sooner by working smarter, not harder. Gain insights on effective knowledge gathering via this practical whitepaper. Read more
Research and Know-How Now is Not the Time to be Casual About Casuals May 27, 2021 The Morrison government has mustered up just enough support in Parliament to push through amendments to the operation of casual employment. Read more
Legislation and Case Law Planning Law: Australia’s Ticket to a Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery? May 27, 2021 Legal Insight talks to Jacinta Studdert, Valencia Govender and Peter Lochore, contributing authors to Planning Law in Australia, about the changes to planning approvals processes. Read more
Research and Know-How As Insolvency Rates Climb, Are You on Top of the Recent Reforms? April 21, 2021 Now that the federal government’s temporary insolvency law measures and JobKeeper have come to an end, practitioners may be starting to see an uptick in insolvency and restructuring work. Read more
Innovation and Technology How Technology will Direct the Future for Boutique Lawyers April 6, 2021 Across conference tables and networking sessions at the recent Lawyers Weekly Boutique Law Summit in Sydney, delegates were abuzz about how to take on the future. Read more
Legal Commentary and Opinion Fit and Proper Culture? Addressing “Hidden Bad Behaviour” in the Profession March 25, 2021 The Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) states that to be an admitted lawyer, a person must be a “fit and proper” person. But what does this mean in practice? Read more
Research and Know-How Corporations Act: Meetings, Execution and Continuous Disclosure Changes March 19, 2021 Changes to the Corporations Act will affect the ways companies sign documents, hold meetings, communicate with shareholders and store meeting records. Read more