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Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article,“Should employers pay for lawyers’ utilities bills?” Published in Lawyers Weekly, 23 November 2021
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article,“Should employers pay for lawyers’ utilities bills?” Published in Lawyers Weekly, 23 November 2021 To read the full article click here…
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Defective Buildings & The Cladding Crisis — Webinar
Helen Kowal – Partner, will be presenting as part of an expert panel in a webinar hosted by Mecca Events on: Defective Buildings & The Cladding Crisis. Date and time Tue, 23 November 2021, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM AEDT To register click here…
The International Bar Association (IBA) today released its first global survey on Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Profession
Working with the IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit team led by Sara Carnegie and George Artley, international surveys were conducted. A team of experts from every continent was assembled. This report is the result of those efforts. With key findings, and the recommendations of existing reports and studies into lawyer wellbeing from…
Michael Byrnes appeared on Mornings with Henry Bretz on ABC North Queensland on 14 October 2021 to discuss the High Court decision in Ridd v James Cook University
Michael Byrnes appeared on Mornings with Henry Bretz on ABC North Queensland on 14 October 2021 to discuss the High Court decision in Ridd v James Cook University (from 32:55):To listen click here…
2021 Meritas ‘Elite’ Law Firm Network
Chambers outlines the exacting criteria for ‘Elite’ networks in their commentary for the 2021 guide: “In the Elite category of the Leading Law Firm Networks section, the rankings focus on the most impressive independent law firm networks worldwide. The chief criterion for a leading legal network, is that the member firms are independent…
Restraints of trade: lessons for real estate agents
Their former employer sought interlocutory injunctions restraining our clients from working in their new jobs. The decision is highly significant because it interprets aspects of industry standard employment contracts for real estate agents, and reinforces an earlier decision from 2020 involving the same contractual clauses. The decision also reiterates that…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article “‘Incensed’ employee who didn’t see termination email can challenge dismissal” published in HRM Online on 30 September 2021.
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article “‘Incensed’ employee who didn’t see termination email can challenge dismissal” published in HRM Online on 30 September 2021.To read the full article click here…
Michael Byrnes contributed to the article, “Soon you’ll need to be vaccinated to enjoy shops, cafes and events but what about the staff there?”, which appears in The Conversation on 23 September 2021
Michael Byrnes contributed to the article, “Soon you’ll need to be vaccinated to enjoy shops, cafes and events — but what about the staff there?”, written by Associate Professor Holly Seale, which appears in The Conversation on 23 September 2021.To read the full article click here…
Michael Byrnes appeared on the 2GB podcast The Signal to discuss mandatory workplace vaccination on 23 September 2021 (from 17:35)
Michael Byrnes appeared on the 2GB podcast The Signal to discuss mandatory workplace vaccination on 23 September 2021 (from 17:35) To listen to the podcast click here…