Thursday, 22 December 2016
In the news - The Age
Tenant sues over light fitting that gave severe electric shock A tenant who suffered a severe electric shock when he touched a live light fitting is suing the landlords and real estate agent, accusing them of not undertaking a $90 repair job despite a visit from an electrician.
Friday, 16 December 2016
In the news - The Australian
Year of safety list changes, mental health issues and rise of drones December marks the start of the silly season for many but for those who hold aviation dear it’s also the month of ICAO’s International Civil Aviation Day, which fell on December 7.
Friday, 16 December 2016
In the news - The Age
$100 million payday for $1-an-hour staff with disabilities
Thursday, 15 December 2016
In the news - Lawyers Weekly
Law firm leans on podcasting to evoke ‘authentic’ brand A 12-part podcast series launched by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers shares the stories of ordinary Australians whose lived experiences reflect the firm’s core values.
Thursday, 15 December 2016
In the news - The New Daily
Cricket Australia under fire for ‘clearly discriminatory’ policy Cricket Australia has been slammed after confirming it asks its female cricketers to declare if they are pregnant when signing a contract.
Thursday, 15 December 2016
In the news - Mamamia
The lawyer who went away for work and came back changed forever When Maurice Blackburn human rights lawyer Katie Robertson went to Christmas Island for work, her mission was to remove any children from detention, and to stop any more Australian-born babies from ever seeing the inside of the walls there.
Sunday, 11 December 2016
In the news - Canberra Times
Jacob Varghese named new chief executive officer of Maurice Blackburn Law firm Maurice Blackburn has appointed Jacob Varghese as its new chief executive after Greg Tucker stepped aside after 12 years at the helm.
Friday, 9 December 2016
In the news - The Courier Mail
Opinion: Australia’s prosperity now being built on the back of exploited migrants
Friday, 2 December 2016
In the news - Lawyers Weekly
Practice area demand driving collaboration among law firms There’s one practice area in Australia where demand so far outstrips supply that law firms are being forced to “act collegiately”, despite the competitive nature of the profession, according to a Maurice Blackburn principal.
Thursday, 1 December 2016
In the news - Law Institute Journal
How we did it Maurice Blackburn CEO Greg Tucker shares his insights into the firm’s culture-centred improvement program.
Thursday, 1 December 2016
In the news - Law Society Journal, December, 2016
Relinquishing group members' future rights? Lessons from Timbercorp The recent Timbercorp decisions highlight that a finding of unreasonableness will not be made lightly, but that the importance of carefully worded opt out notices remains.
Thursday, 1 December 2016
In the news - Law Institute of Victoria
Hold your ground on pay Women lawyers need to make a strong business case when they negotiate a pay rise.