Luxury brands, labour exploitation and sham subcontractors
As more Italian luxury brands are revealed to be – supposedly unknowingly – including illegal factories in their supply chain, the Milan courts are under…
By Cat Woods - 7 min read
Sign of the times
NSW may be newly liberated from COVID-19 lockdowns, but we have never been under such pervasive surveillance.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 10 min read
Corporate governance and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on how life and work is done across Australia. It’s also shaken up corporate governance.
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
The problem with perfection
LSJ explores the dark side of a relentless pursuit of excellence.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 10 min read
Give back or lose out
While industry performance remains key in attracting top talent to law firms, it’s far from the only metric young lawyers use when choosing an employer….
By Sam McKeith - 9 min read
Greenwashing: A new climate change risk for lawyers
Extreme weather is creating new challenges for Australian businesses. Will the legal profession need to prioritise climate-conscious lawyering?
By Kirrily Schwarz - 9 min read
The state of the profession 2021
The 2020 National Profile of Solicitors has been published and reveals insights into the growth and demographics of solicitors across Australia.
By Kate Allman and Amy Dale - 10 min read
From the Heart: enshrining constitutional recognition
In 2017, the Uluru Statement from the Heart urged non-Indigenous Australians “to walk with” Indigenous Australians for Voice, Treaty and Truth. Four years on from…
By Amy Dale - 12 min read
Deadly Diversions
Care not cages: Deadly Connections is a community-led program showing Indigenous kids a future beyond bars.
By Kate Allman - 11 min read
Can you ask that? Real talk with Indigenous lawyers
Equity is well and good, in theory. But how far is the legal profession from really achieving equitable outcomes for First Nations Australians? We ask…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 9 min read
Lessons in leadership: Rob Scott
The last 12 months have been immensely challenging for all Australians. LSJ looks beyond the legal profession to unearth valuable leadership lessons from those shining…
By Kate Allman - 6 min read