Staying up to date with the latest legal developments in a variety of sectors and practice areas can be an overwhelming prospect for many legal professionals, especially those running small…
Read moreWhat Every In-House Counsel Should Know in 2016
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an in-house counsel? Or are you already playing a corporate counsel role and you’re wondering what’s in store for your industry in 2016?…
Read moreDue North: Being the Moral Compass for Your Corporation
How can in-house counsel balance their moral and legal obligations as the voice of reason for their corporations? All in-house legal counsel wear many hats – it’s par for the…
Read moreHow to Streamline Your Practice Management
What should legal professionals consider when implementing a new practice management system? What are the features to look out for? And what are the pitfalls to avoid? Progressive firms know…
Read moreHow New Uniform Laws are Impacting In-House Counsel
What changes do in-house counsel need to make to ensure they’re compliant with the new uniform laws? A few months ago, we considered the key changes that would impact private practitioners as…
Read moreHow Can Australian Lawyers Deal with Out-of-Hours Demands?
Is the nine-to-five workday a thing of the past? Recent data suggests this may be the case, with an 80 per cent increase in the number of calls made before…
Read moreWhere Does Your Firm Rank in the 2015 Brand Index?
The value of your firm’s brand and reputation is vitally important. So where do you sit in the competitive Australian market and what are your peers doing right? Research house…
Read moreWhy Your Law Firm Needs Flexible Working
In an industry that’s renowned for long hours, relentless client demands and inflexibility, law firms that offer balance and flexible working could gain a significant competitive advantage. A recent survey…
Read moreThe Highs and Lows of Legal Outsourcing
According to the Commonwealth Bank’s Legal Market Pulse report: “71 per cent of top-tier firms and 42 per cent of mid-tier firms agree that the pressure from clients to use Legal…
Read moreGoing Above and Beyond with Pro Bono
What can senior partners and firm principals do to encourage pro bono work and champion its importance within the legal industry? In light of a recent announcement by Gadens and…
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