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.
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Will AI Transform Dispute Resolution as We Know it?
The power, efficiency and accuracy of well-calibrated AI creates tantalizing possibilities in the field of dispute resolution.
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How Technology will Direct the Future for Boutique Lawyers
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.
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Fit and Proper Culture? Addressing “Hidden Bad Behaviour” in the Profession
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?
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The Fastest Way to Check Your Legal Research
Despite pouring hours of work into organising citations and rechecking every point of law, even the most competent lawyer can still feel somewhat underprepared.
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Is the Market Changing Faster than Your Firm? 5 Billing Fundamentals
The Australian and international legal markets are changing and are changing at an accelerated pace. The rise of ‘NewLaw’ firms and fixed-price legal services in particular are prompting traditional law firms to respond.
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9 Cases that Captivated the Legal Profession in 2020
This year we’ve seen plenty of significant legal developments, shocking headlines in the media and landmark decisions.
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Preparing for the End of Emergency Leasing Legislation
The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly affected Australia’s leasing market. This has prompted state and territory governments to introduce temporary legislation for commercial and retail tenancies in…
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How Powerful are ASIC and AFCA? Federal Court Sheds Light
Each time a challenger takes ASIC or AFCA to court, it is always telling to see how it plays out. Essentially, we get to learn more about the reach of their powers.
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Ownership Versus Control: When Anti-Money Laundering Programs Miss the Point
AML/CTF programs should be developed to ensure they consider the criminal activities of individuals who control the money, not just own it.
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