This has certainly been the season of industrial relations and workplace legislative reform. We have already seen three recent tranches from the Federal Government, and now a new wave of industrial relations reform in the NSW State system is upon us. In November 2023, in the first raft of industrial changes for the Industrial Relations…
Home Daily News Accused of ‘overly harsh’ management style,… Judiciary Accused of ‘overly harsh’ management style, federal judge agrees to counseling By Debra Cassens Weiss March 28, 2024, 10:30 am CDT A federal judge has acknowledged an “overly harsh” management style and agreed to take remedial training after a law clerk complained about abusive and…
No one knew what would happen after the Supreme Court took away affirmative action from higher ed’s diversity tool kit, essentially making admissions as color blind as it can be. But now that the first Harvard class has been admitted since the SCOTUS decision, we are in a strange place that should have been expected….
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Last week, the European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, the first of its kind in the world. As South African companies continue to adopt Artificial Intelligence (“AI“) at a rapid pace, the natural question arises if,…
Home Daily News Kim Kardashian sued for claiming ‘low-grade’… Intellectual Property Law Kim Kardashian sued for claiming ‘low-grade’ knockoff furniture was made by artist Donald Judd By Debra Cassens Weiss March 28, 2024, 11:20 am CDT Reality TV star Kim Kardashian speaks onstage during the 2020 Winter TCA Tour on Jan. 18, 2020, in Pasadena,…
Injured workers – what medical evidence is needed to get a job back? Part 8 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) allows workers who are dismissed as the result of a work-related injury to seek reinstatement (or reemployment) within two years. In the first instance, an application is made to the employer. If the …
Home Daily News Lawyer who stole more than $1M from his law… Ethics Lawyer who stole more than $1M from his law firm gets disbarred By Debra Cassens Weiss March 28, 2024, 12:16 pm CDT A lawyer accused of using his law firm as “a personal gold mine” has been disbarred after he admitted stealing…
The long-awaited details of Victoria’s stamp duty reform have been released in the form of the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Bill 2024 (Vic) (CIPT Bill). The Victorian Government is proposing to remove stamp duty on dealings in relation to commercial and industrial land, and to introduce in its place, a commercial and industrial…
Home Daily News Bonuses structured as forgivable loans are… Law Firms Bonuses structured as forgivable loans are being used for partner retention By Debra Cassens Weiss March 28, 2024, 1:23 pm CDT Some law firms are using forgivable loans to retain valuable partners and keep newly promoted partners happy. (Image from Shutterstock) Some law firms…
In the Media Two new appointments to the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW Elena Katrakis and Associate Professor Derya Iner have been appointed to the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW. Ms Katrakis and Associate Professor Iner will help set the strategic direction of Anti-Discrimination NSW, carry out investigations, research and inquiries relating to discrimination, and promote understanding…