The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) was introduced in Federal Parliament on 12 September 2024. The Bill contains the first tranche of proposed reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) to implement measures that will enhance the privacy of individuals in Australia. If the Bill successfully proceeds through Parliament this year, the new laws can be expected to commence from mid-2025.

Attention employers!! Important changes to The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 (Cth) (the FWA) came into effect this month on 26 August, 2024. Here, we briefly summarise the changes that employers will now need to meet.

Don’t conflate busyness with achievement in the final months of 2024. Here, Founder + Director, Demetrio Zema, offers his advice to make the most of the final months of the year. 

The Fair Work Commission's (FWC) recent decision in Frederick Deon Du Preez v MSWA Limited underscores some valuable lessons for for NFPs and other organisations when carrying out restructures. Here, Employment Lawyer, Amogh Kadhe, unpacks key highlights of the case, and what NFPs need to keep in mind when considering making roles redundant.

Law Squared’s Energy + Infrastructure team welcomes the release of the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Integrated System Plan (ISP), providing much needed guidance and clarity for Australia as it works towards a greener, more resilient energy future.

In what remains a tight market, Law Squared has bucked the legal talent trend by onboarding a multitude of senior legal professionals during the first month of the new financial year.

Attention stakeholders in critical infrastructure sectors - the countdown to the 17 August 2024 compliance deadline under the SOCI Act is on!

Localising documents is one of the most overlooked areas for companies expanding into a new market. Find out what documents need to factored into your market entry strategy.

Last month, Law Squared + Law Ninjas hosted their first-ever UK GC Summit for an action-packed day of thought-provoking discussion and debate. During a session on how to attract, retain, and reward talent, our panellists outlined some steps for budget-conscious in-house legal teams on keeping prospective and existing employees happy.

Last month, Law Squared + Law Ninjas hosted their first-ever UK GC Summit for an action-packed day of thought-provoking discussion and debate. During a session on Artificial Intelligence (AI), our panellists addressed what in-house legal teams can do now to embrace AI and other emerging legal technology tools.

Employment and other engagements (such as volunteer engagements) are different when it comes to protections under the Fair Work Act. Only employees are protected from unfair dismissal provisions writes Employment Lawyer, Amogh Kadhe.

Demetrio Zema reflects on what has been an extraordinary first half of 2024 for us at Law Squared - and why in-house specialists are a league apart.

The Law Squared + Law Ninja’s first ever UK GC Summit - assembled more than 80 GCs and in-house counsel team members for an action-packed day of thought-provoking panel sessions and rich group discussions. Among the topics covered were talent acquisition, use cases for Artificial Intelligence (AI), the art of negotiation, and how to navigate the ESG landscape.

The latest insolvency data released by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in April 2024 paints a concerning picture. Here, Disputes + Litigation Lawyer, Hayley Warren, comments on the continuing increase in the number of Australian companies entering insolvency and what businesses can do to protect themselves now.

With experts predicting Australia moving to a lower interest rate environment over the coming two years - is there finally reason for optimism for private equity fund-raising activity? Katie Higgins, Corporate Lawyer of Law Squared, shares why sentiment is rising for private equity capital market investment volumes in the back half of 2024.

Law Squared, a global leader in Human Centred Law, proudly announces the launch of its dedicated Energy + Infrastructure practice group. Leveraging innovative technologies and disciplined project management methodologies, Law Squared has reimagined the approach to land access for energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure projects into a multidisciplinary, streamlined but landowner centric process.

In-house legal specialist, Georgie Gane and legal entrepreneur and corporate lawyer, Rohan Bilimoria were announced as the latest appointments to Law Squared. These newly created roles underscore the firm’s commitment to growth and the increasing demand from General Counsels (GCs) for Law Squared’s innovative and human centred legal engagement models.

On the cusp of our 8th year as a business, Founder + Director Demetrio Zema shares his gratitude for the individuals and organisations that have supported Law Squared’s mission to create a true alternative to the traditional law firm model. 

In a significant development for Australian workers, the 'Closing the Loopholes No. 2 Bill' has recently passed through Parliament, introducing a ground breaking amendment to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – the "Right to Disconnect."

Law Squared is partnering with global legal community, Law Ninjas, to bring the highly anticipated UK GC Summit to London on Tuesday, 21 May 2024. Attended almost exclusively by in-house legal counsel and held at a hi-vibe venue in the heart of London, The UK GC Summit is designed to accelerate legal leadership at the highest commercial level.