RMIT University law dean Diana Bowman explains why she won’t be a micromanager

She also shares why it’s important for her to be in the classroom as a leader

Shortened settlement conferences at Fair Work Commission driven by heavy caseloads, limited funding

Workload has increased due to AI-generated claims by self-represented litigants, FWC president says

Patrizia Mercuri named a justice of Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Division 1

At FCFCOA Division 2, she was inaugural deputy chief judge (general and fair work)

Full Federal Court adjusts wording of prior orders in defamation claims against Channel 9

Ruling confirms primary judge can vary costs award on remittal

Federal Court orders information commissioner to pay costs for not investigating complaint

Judge refers to prior order that refused to limit costs to filing fee

Honouring the best legal employers in Australia and New Zealand

32 firms cultivated remarkable work environments that set them apart

Lauren Stubbs shares the story behind Moray & Agnew’s teamup with ADRAC

The partner explains why the firm took on the role of being the council’s registered office

Deals roundup: 7 September

Two firms were involved in billion-dollar deals, while another assisted with a strategic investment

Fired COO takes KPMG to NSW Supreme Court over lost entitlements

Eileen Hoggett challenged the claim that she had kept and shared sensitive documents with colleagues

PROFILES

She also shares why it’s important for her to be in the classroom as a leader

The Maddocks CEO shares how his experience working in London helped shape this philosophy

Both enjoy the creativity that comes with practising in this space

She has worked everywhere from the US and the UK to Europe and South Africa

INTERNATIONAL

European Court of Justice sides with IKEA in infringement bout over brand’s use in Belgian campaign

Court found that the campaign may have significantly harmed the furniture company’s reputation

European Court of Justice sides with IKEA in infringement bout over brand’s use in Belgian campaign
Ex-civil justice deputy head Michael Briggs announced as UK Supreme Court president

He officially succeeds Robert Reed in January 2027

Ex-civil justice deputy head Michael Briggs announced as UK Supreme Court president
Google must rework digital advertising system, Virginia judge rules

The US justice department had sought an order requiring Google to divest parts of its technology

Google must rework digital advertising system, Virginia judge rules
UK firm Taylor Rose challenges inclusion in government list of employers not paying minimum wage

The firm claimed a miscalculation related to salary pension contributions and car parking deductions

UK firm Taylor Rose challenges inclusion in government list of employers not paying minimum wage
Studies reveal that US judge pondered changing ruling in response to threats

Judges feared for the safety of their families, installing panic buttons in their homes

Studies reveal that US judge pondered changing ruling in response to threats

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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'