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Australian Legal Sector Alliance (AUSLSA) 2023 Annual Review of the State of CSR
As a founding member of the Australian Legal Sector Alliance, an industry-led association with a mission to work collaboratively to promote sustainable practices across the legal sector, we are committed to our initiatives, both simple and complex. We have introduced stationery recycling drives, waste recycling, and reducing power usage through such initiatives…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Be merry, it’s mandatory: Office Christmas parties and employer duty of care”, published in HR Leader on 24 November 2023
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Be merry, it’s mandatory: Office Christmas parties and employer duty of care”, published in HR Leader on 24 November 2023. To read the article in full click here…
Holiday Office Closure — 2023
Swaab office will be unattended over the holiday and new year period from midday Friday 22 December 2023 and will re-open at 8.00 am Wednesday 10 January 2024 If you have an emergency and need to speak with one of our lawyers, please call +61 2 9233 5544. We wish you a happy…
An article written by Michael Byrnes, ‘Legal considerations for before, during and after your office Christmas party’, was published on the HRM Online website on 20 November 2023
An article written by Michael Byrnes, ‘Legal considerations for before, during and after your office Christmas party’, was published on the HRM Online website on 20 November 2023 To read the full article click here…
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 20 Nov 2023 to discuss employees working from home and the legal aspects of workplace Christmas parties
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 20 November 2023 to discuss employees working from home and the legal aspects of workplace Christmas parties. To listen to the interview click here…
Helen Kowal — Guest Speaker at the inaugural Your Strata Property CPD Event in Mudgee
I’m honoured to have been invited by Amanda Farmer to join her 1‑Day CPD Event in Mudgee on 23 February 2024 as a special guest speaker. I’ll be sharing the latest updates on the NSW law regulating strata remedial work, which is ever-evolving and one of the hardest topics for our…
Major update in fight over Melissa Caddick’s $12k sneakers
Michael Hayter, the solicitor acting for the receivers, told the court at the time that one pair of Christian Dior sneakers purchased by Ms Caddick could be worth approximately $12,000, if it was still in mint condition. On Monday morning, Mr Hayter told Justice Brigitte Markovic that the receivers had come…
Anna Sharpe co-presented to the Meritas’ M+A & Private Equity Group on ‘Data Privacy’.
Yao Rao gave an update on recent changes to data and privacy laws in China and noted that prohibitions on some data flows to countries outside China have recently been eased. Jeffrey Lim made some interesting observations about the balance Singapore’s privacy laws achieves between individuals’ privacy rights on the…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Can HR dismiss an employee for looking for another job?”, published in HRM Online on 19 October 2023
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Can HR dismiss an employee for looking for another job?”, published in HRM Online on 19 October 2023 To read the full article click here …
Helen Kowal discusses with Strata Plus the implications of recent legislative and regulatory reforms in the construction industry of NSW
These reforms, while widely acknowledged as necessary for enhancing the quality of construction work in both new and existing structures, have inadvertently triggered a host of complexities for strata schemes involved in remedial projects, building repairs, and upgrades. To read the full article click here…