WHISTLEBLOWING
Whistleblower cases end rather badly…for the whistleblower
81% of whistleblowers find negative impacts as a result of whistleblowing faccording to new Australian research.
Oceania
GENDER PAY GAP
NZ legal salary survey reveals surprise in gender pay
Survey finds no distinguishable gender pay differences in first career decade either in-house or outside, but overall still lower pay for women.
LEGAL PROFESSION
NZ Law Society rejects 'revenue harvesting' claim
The New Zealand Law Society 'totally rejects' reports it's 'revenue harvesting' as the society prepares year-end report on harassment.
LEGAL MARKET
Legal teams in-house growth a driver in law firm consolidation
Consolidation of law firms in part driven by the growth in in-house legal teams, says Australian white paper.
WORKPLACE
Top Sino-Australian law firm investigated over working conditions
King & Wood Mallesons faces allegations of work overload and 'grueling conditions' where lawyers slept in the office to meet deadlines.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Australian barristers warned about bad behaviour after 'recent incidents'
'Recent incidents' prompt president of the NSW bar association to write to members warning of perils of e-communication and social media.
LEGAL CULTURE
Law Society taskforce focused on culture change
The New Zealand Law Society inaugurates 'culture change taskforce' to change the legal landscape.
LAW FIRMS
Ashurst finds an alternative route to Brisbane
Ashurst strengthens alternative legal services capability in APAC with global delivery centre launch in Brisbane.
REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT
Oz gets tough on bankers, set to embed 'corporate cops'
Australia's big four banks and biggest financial services firm are to find a regulator working on the inside in new enforcement measure.
SALARIES
Oz opens up in-house pay packets
Sydney comes out top as new report sheds light on Australian corporate lawyers' salaries, while general counsel learn there's no single standard.