General counsel can often find it hard to enact change in legal departments, the process is rarely simple and lawyers are notoriously late adopters when it comes to change. In…
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There is increasing pressure for legal departments to understand and track the legal work being done by outside counsel, while successfully managing legal costs and maintaining compliance. As the scope and…
Read moreNew General Editor Hon Justice François Kunc Shares His Vision for The Australian Law Journal [Q&A]
Possessing a deep passion for generating public debate around timely and relevant legal topics, the Honourable Justice François Kunc is set to take The Australian Law Journal (ALJ) in an…
Read moreLooking Back on the 7th Editor of the ALJ: The Hon Peter W Young AO QC
After a record 24 years of service as General Editor of The Australian Law Journal, Justice Peter Wolstenholme Young retired from his post in April 2016. The Hon Michael Kirby…
Read moreFrom Large Law Firm Partner to In-House Counsel: One-on-One with Rachel Launders [Q&A]
After working for more than 13 years as a corporate partner at Gilbert + Tobin, Rachel Launders joined Nine Entertainment Network as general counsel and company secretary. In this interview,…
Read moreWhy Your Organisation Needs a Legal Operations Function
A legal operations function in your organisation can increase efficiency, streamline legal procedures and reduce outsourcing costs. Here’s what you need to consider and how to implement one in your…
Read moreDismissing an Ill or Injured Employee: Temporary Absence Provisions [Practice Note]
This Practical Law Australia Employment Law practice note examines when an employee is protected from dismissal due to a temporary absence from work while ill or injured under section 352…
Read moreTypes of Company Under the Corporations Act 2001 [Practice Note]
This Practical Law Australia Company Law practice note offers a guide to the types of companies that can be incorporated in Australia by the process of registration under the Corporations Act…
Read more4 Steps to Improve Your Efficiency When Managing Legal Matters with External Counsel
Managing external legal matters can be seamless with the right planning, tools and business processes. While external delays may be beyond your control, here are some things you should consider…
Read moreMore Legal Work is Moving In-House [Infographic]
In-house legal departments are under increased pressure to do more work with fewer resources. These new challenges are creating a “new normal” for legal departments everywhere and technology is playing an…
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