CLOC’s Oyango Snell shares what differentiates Australia from other legal operations markets

He explains the value of having a global perspective in this aspect of the legal industry

Federal Court acknowledges payroll configuration issue impacting some casual employees

Listed entity says it corrected the issue and notified oversight agencies

Federal Court denies United Petroleum’s filing, given ‘unsuccessful attempts to plead a viable case’

Interlocutory application for leave to file further amended statement of claim rejected

High Court sees no tactical reason for delay in request to file bill of costs in appeals

Ruling notes that delay in underlying arbitration has also been substantial

KPMG’s general counsel leaves as parliamentary inquiry over whistleblower scandal looms

The Big Four firm’s legal team had contributed to its handling of the whistleblower’s concerns

Law graduate says viral TikTok video slamming law firm culture has gotten her fired

Natali Curukovski criticised the “constant deadlines” and overtime

NSW Supreme Court rejects worker's challenge to psychological impairment rating

Waiving a fresh medical examination leaves a claimant unable to allege unfairness

ASIC shares ex-director will be in jail for 23 months for misusing over $681k in company funds

Federal Court fixes sentence in case involving retail over-the-counter derivatives provider

Federal Court affirms sequestration order sought by WA Legal Practice Board

Judge denies recusal request of former practitioner who was deemed bankrupt

PROFILES

The sustainability and social impact partner highlights the plight of the “missing middle”

She also explains the importance of understanding a client's work in her practice

A couple of decades ago, the construction partner viewed the role as a thankless job

The sustainability and social impact partner also talks wanting to help the sector adopt tech

INTERNATIONAL

UK legal mental health charity LawCare confirms database was compromised in hacking incident

It was one of over a thousand charities impacted by a data breach at software company Beacon CRM

UK legal mental health charity LawCare confirms database was compromised in hacking incident
Lebanon bans death penalty in historic move

It is the first Arab nation to substitute the sentence for life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor

Lebanon bans death penalty in historic move
Draft California bill sets penalties for influencers who keep mum on being paid for political ads

The bill would allow the Fair Political Practices Commission to fine content creators up to US$5,000

Draft California bill sets penalties for influencers who keep mum on being paid for political ads
UK’s Competition and Markets Authority greenlights Paramount-WBD combination

The deal must get through a March 2027 trial in the US

UK’s Competition and Markets Authority greenlights Paramount-WBD combination
UK solicitor roasted for posing as a police officer to nab footage from grilled chicken chain

Connor Johnstone faces a Solicitors Regulation Authority investigation

UK solicitor roasted for posing as a police officer to nab footage from grilled chicken chain

FEATURES

Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

The leading organisations supporting the legal profession in Australia and NZ for 2023

35 legal service providers were named as the best support partners the profession could have

Don't miss the chance to be a top service provider

Legal vendors across Australia and New Zealand only have until Friday to put themselves forward

What are the best ways to combat employee exhaustion?

Why unlimited time off is a 'giant pain in the neck'