News

• The importance of fairness to employee motivation

  Workers who are treated fairly are more likely to be motivated and productive, says Dr Constanze Eib. read more

• Australasian Law Awards: winners revealed

  Australasian Lawyer reveals the winners of the industry’s most prestigious awards. read more

• Bar associations weigh in on US ABS debate

  A commission set up by the American Bar Association, looks at the viability allowing ABS models in the legal sector. read more

• Lighter Side: Supermarket in shallot water

  A lawyer is suing Woolworths after slipping on a shallot. read more

• More international law firms centralizing business services

  1 in 4 lawyers want to quit to start their own firm… Judge has had enough of legal jargon… read more

• US Senate passes bill allowing September 11 victims to sue Saudi Government

  Victims of the September 11 attack would be able to sue the Saudi Arabian Government for damages if the law is passed. read more

• Defamation trial set for former prosecutor Rayney

  Lloyd Rayney’s defamation case against Western Australia has been set for trial. read more

• Norton Rose Fulbright insurance lawyer given chair role

  A leading insurance lawyer has been announced as the new chair of a global law firm’s Australian Partnership Council. read more

• Too many lawyers as demand slips says report

  Law firm warns of regulatory burden for Asia-Pac financial services… NRF appoints Australian Partnership chair… read more

• Jury delivers firm manager rape verdict

  The trial against a former Arnold Bloch Leibler manager over rape allegations, came to a close yesterday afternoon. read more