The must-have legal technology tools for 2021
While the skills and knowledge of lawyers remain key to success for law firms across the country, the role of technology in the legal profession continues…
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
Finding the silver linings
It’s been a hell of a year, but it’s not all doom and gloom. LSJ sits down with three legal professionals to dissect how COVID-19 has…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 8 min read
Who is making our laws? The separation of powers in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic response has shone a light on modern lawmaking. It’s raising questions about human rights, parliamentary spending, and public policy.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min read
Life on the inside
Corrective Services Commissioner Peter Severin takes LSJ on an exclusive tour inside Silverwater Prison.
By Paul Maley - 7 min read
Recession proof? How law firms are weathering COVID-19
As the economy takes a dive, law firms are finding ways to weather a slump in demand for legal services.
By Sam McKeith - 6 min read
What works when policing a pandemic?
As COVID-19 has surged around the globe, the only things matching its pace have been countless new laws and regulations being enacted to control it….
By Paul Maley - 7 min read
Secret’s out: The truth about Australian privacy law
A string of groundbreaking complaints is shining a light on privacy. Australia is being left behind in the information age.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min read
Class actions and litigation funding: the new state of play in Australia
In June, Victoria became the first Australian jurisdiction to allow contingency fees in class actions. Experts are split as to what impacts the move will…
By Katie Walsh - 7 min read
Opinions on high
Media commentary surrounding the Australian High Court appears to have surged in 2020. Controversial decisions such as the Indigenous “aliens” case and overturned Pell conviction…
By Kate Allman - 7 min read
Heads in the cloud: the future of law school learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed huge challenges for the university sector, with many law schools struggling to stay afloat as international student numbers drop off…
By Katie Walsh - 7 min read
How do you really change a workplace culture?
Toxic cultures are still far too common in law firms, but experts advise that prevention is better than cure when it comes to tackling poor…
By Catherine Fox - 7 min read