In this month's issue of BucketOrange Magazine, we sat down with Elodie Cheesman - a young lawyer, writer, and author of the new novel Love, In Theory to talk about ambition, creativity, and building a life in the law.Keep your eyes glued to our Instagram feed early next week when we'll be GIVING AWAY a copy of Elodie's book to two lucky readers!Your first novel, Love, … [Read more...]
Chamberlains Seeking Witnesses of Institutional Abuse at Gymnastics Australia
On 3 May 2021, the Australian Human Rights Commission released its final report on the Independent Review of Gymnastics Australia.The review looked into culture and practice at all levels of gymnastics in Australia following the release of the documentary 'Athlete A'. The documentary caused gymnasts worldwide to come forward on social media with reports of institutional … [Read more...]
#BucketOpinion: Adding Value Without the Added Hours in a Legal Role
I race into the office at 9:07am, applying the final touch of lipstick and making sure I had brushed off the crumbs from my suit (breakfast in the car). And there was my peer, let’s call him Ben, diligently and peacefully working away with big Bose headphones on. He had evidently been at work for a while already, at least long enough to have finished his large long … [Read more...]
#BucketOpinion: Future and Impact of COVID-19 on the Legal Industry
by Elias Tabchouri, Principal Lawyer at Macquarie Law GroupAs a lawyer accustomed to spending every working day in court I sit contemplating what the future holds for the legal industry. What is not in dispute is that the legal industry is an essential service and therefore must continue. The way it will proceed is the real question that many of us are still coming to terms … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Information For Small Businesses
In the March issue of BucketOrange Magazine, we chat with Nicola Martin and Chiara Rawlins from McCabe Curwood Lawyers in Sydney to answer some of the internet's most frequently asked questions for small business owners and employers in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.What general obligations do business owners have to staff during the crisis? "At all times, … [Read more...]
How To Self-Isolate Without Your Partner In A Pandemic
Many young people seem to consider coronavirus to be a real impediment to their social life. I mean, how is dating going to work now?? Will we be FaceTiming dates over a dinner of supermarket ramen noodles? If you don't like him/her, is it okay to just pretend that the connection was lost and to hang up mid-way through dessert?What if you've just landed in an unexpectedly … [Read more...]
Wellbeing From The Top Down: Mental Health Support For CEOs And Business Leaders
ecent research has shed new light on the critical importance of providing mentally healthy workplaces for business professionals in 2019.New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that mental and behavioural health conditions were the most prevalent chronic illnesses recorded throughout Australia in 2018, leaving more than four million … [Read more...]
BeyondBlue Launches Heads Up Initiative To Drive Workplace Mental Health Action
A purpose-made CV and cover letter from beyondblue provides Australian businesses with skills to create mentally healthy workplaces!beyondblue has launched its fourth Heads Up campaign by responding to a series of live job advertisements to give Australian businesses the tools to create mentally healthy workplaces.More than 12 million people spend one-third of their … [Read more...]
Sydney Event! 2018 ALPMA Summit
he 2018 ALPMA Summit is the largest legal management conference and trade exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere.Join more than 350 law firm leaders and managers and 50+ market-leading vendors from across Australasia in Sydney for an action-packed three days of intense professional development, networking and fun!The 2018 ALPMA Summit brings together senior legal … [Read more...]
New Legal Chatbot Builder Josef Increasing Access To Justice For Australians
This week we caught up with Sam Flynn co-founder of Josef Legal to talk legal innovation, law tech and how his new legal chatbot builder, Josef, is set to increase access to the law for the general community. What is Josef and how does it work? "Josef is a digital lawyer backed by a chatbot builder.On our no-coding-required platform, legal organisations can build and … [Read more...]
OPENING TONIGHT SYDNEY: Art For A Just Cause Exhibition
he Law Society of NSW’s "Just Art" exhibition opens tonight. The exhibit is a unique collection of artworks that reflect on the concept of justice and our justice system. President of The Law Society of NSW, Doug Humphreys, says "Just Art" gives artistic members of the legal profession and artists who share a motivation for justice the opportunity to celebrate the rule of law … [Read more...]
Sydney Event! World Law Forum Conference On Modern Slavery
odern slavery is a crime that almost always goes unpublished and unreported.The Inquiry into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia handed down its recommendations a few short months ago. With new legislation set to be introduced in State and Federal Parliaments this year, Australia could soon be a world leader in stamping out modern slavery. So what better time to … [Read more...]
New Startup iDefendo Using Blockchain Technology To Change The IP Game
This June, we caught up with Peter Jidesten, CEO of new tech startup iDefendo, to talk file transfers, blockchain technology, and how his company is helping individuals and businesses to protect their intellectual property rights. What is iDefendo and how can the platform help individuals or businesses? "iDefendo is a file transfer service that targets IP intensive and … [Read more...]
Competition Time! Become Australia’s Next Top Lawyer
ove lawyering, writing essays, and unleashing your competitive spirit?Well, have we got the comp for you!The Australian Accident Helpline's essay competition "Australia's Next Top Lawyer" is aimed at undergraduate law students around Australia. The award aims to encourage, reward and recognise young talent and to give the winning applicant an edge in a highly … [Read more...]
Best Legal Songs To Help Ease The Pain Of Law Life
Lawyering: it's a physical and psychological scrimmage.Official advice focuses on workplace best practice guidelines. Pace yourself, take regular work breaks, get enough food, sleep, and exercise. But the reality is that law life is a combat zone - you do what you can in the time that you have and in the circumstances that you find yourself in.Often this means … [Read more...]
You Say Barista, We Say Barrister – It’s Law Week 2018 (14–20 May)!
mobile coffee van dispensing free legal information – and free coffee – will add to the buzz surrounding Law Week (14– 20 May 2018), Victoria’s annual state-wide festival aimed at making learning about the law easy, fun and entertaining. Law Week offers something for all Victorians when it comes to learning about so many aspects of the law, from the history of court attire to … [Read more...]
A Round Of AppLaws! Time To Get Excited About Law Week 2018!
t's almost time for Law Week 2018 and we can hardly contain ourselves!Every year, all around the country (14-20 May 2018), the legal community celebrates a festival of law. The aim is to not only make the law and legal processes more accessible and engaging but also to enhance community understanding of the law and justice system.Sound implawsible? … [Read more...]
#LegalTech: Lawyer Develops Australia-First Construction Payments App
lawyer is behind a new Australian first app that helps construction industry workers ensure payments.The "SOPA (Security of Payment Act) Toolbox" app has been developed by Director of Keystone Lawyers and expert in construction law, Lou Stojanovski.Mr Stojanovski says he developed "SOPA Toolbox" to solve a problem he frequently sees with contractors missing out on … [Read more...]
Creating For Justice: ‘Just Art’ & ‘Just Music’ Competition Open
rtists and musicians have the unique opportunity to participate in justice by creating artworks and compositions that highlight experiences or reflections upon the concept of justice and our justice system. The President of The Law Society of NSW, Doug Humphreys, says The Law Society's Just Art and Just Music competitions are open not only to solicitors and law students but … [Read more...]
It’s That Time Of Year Again: Get Your Tickets To The Golden Gavel Competition!
Start your morning right this Friday 18 May 2018 by getting down to the annual Golden Gavel Competition! Enjoy watching ten very brave (naive) young lawyers battle it out for the NSW Gavel comedy crown over a breakfast of coffee, eggs and a side of LOLs! Book now to secure your table at the highlight of the legal … [Read more...]