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 moreMaking the Switch to In-House Counsel
Billable hours, timesheets and work/life balance are just some of the reasons lawyers leave private practice for an in-house counsel role. It’s not for everyone, but it may be the…
Read more7 Invoicing Best Practices Every Law Firm Should Master
Whether your law firm is large or small, incorporated or boutique, implementing these simple billing practices will help ensure you spend less time on accounting and more time servicing your…
Read moreYour Checklist for the Perfect Client Estimate
Savvy clients are increasingly seeking more predictability and transparency in billing, requiring firms to brush up on their costing skills. But beyond that, fee earners and firms can also benefit…
Read moreTo Merge or Not to Merge: The Key Challenges Merged Firms Face
Record numbers of US and UK giants ‘tied the knot’ with Australian firms in 2015, and some of that growth is expected to spill over into 2016. However, a recent…
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 moreHow to Future-Proof Your Firm in the NewLaw Revolution
Firms are stepping beyond the dogma of traditional legal service delivery, lawyers are carving out new flexible career opportunities and clients are getting cost certainty and transparency. But how is…
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 more4 Tips to Improve Your Realisation Rates
In a perfect world, every moment we spend on a matter would be billed and paid promptly in full. However, due to a variety of factors this is most often…
Read moreSmashing the Glass Ceiling: Senator Michaelia Cash’s Journey From Lawyer to Workplace Reformer
A long held dedication to employment law and workplace relations, both as a lawyer and politician, has given Senator Michaelia Cash deep insights into the triumphs and tribulations of the…
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