Legal Insight talks to Jacinta Studdert, Valencia Govender and Peter Lochore, contributing authors to Planning Law in Australia, about the changes to planning approvals processes.
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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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Casual Employment Reforms Passed in Pared-back Fair Work Amendment Act
The Federal Government passed legislation on 22 March 2021, amending the Fair Work Act 2009 specifically in relation to casual employment.
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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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3 Things Clients Want in 2021 and How to Deliver Them
With decreasing spend and increasing workloads clients are asking firms to do more with less. This means firms must innovative their revenue tactics.
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Advancing LGBTQ Equality in Asia: Legal Community Advocacy
As co-chair of Hong Kong LGBT+ Attorneys Network, Marc Rubinstein, General Counsel at Asia Pacific Land, has helped to make the network an organising force for advancing LGBTQ equality.
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Long Road Back: Asian Law Firms Still Coping with Pandemic Impact
While some firms are rolling out various initiatives to ensure smooth working and keep morale up, some things will never be the same.
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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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Legal Market Q&A: Future of ALSPs to Technology Usage
While the legal profession has been a star performer this year, questions remain over its capacity to sustain success. Hear from Joel Barolsky (Barolsky Advisors) and Joe Blackwood (Peer Monitor).
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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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