The relatively new general protections regime has seen a "sharp uptick" in Fair Work claims over the past year. Here, we dive into how and why such claims are on the rise and what it means for businesses and lawyers alike.

In today's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Justitia Lawyers & Consultants partner Jess Toop about the state of affairs for general protections claims, why we're seeing an uptick in such claims, what such applications are looking like, how AI is being used to generate the claims, and the impact of these developments.

Toop also gets into how the Fair Work Commission is responding, what it all means for employment lawyers, how business behaviours are shifting in the current climate, how employers must prepare, the broader trends to watch out for, and her advice for clients moving forward.

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In the face of widespread adoption and utilisation of new technologies, there is much that lawyers across the board must take into account when using AI, from client confidentiality to guidance from the courts.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Mills Oakley partner Dalvin Chien to discuss why lawyers must care about ongoing tech developments, guidance that has been issued to and from the profession recently about AI use and what such guidance means, the importance of in-house policies for AI use, and the real-world problems that practitioners face when using AI in practice.

Chien also gets into what we've learnt from headline instances of AI use in recent times, practical steps to ensure responsible and effective use of AI tools, the best ways to boost productivity and client service delivery, the need for good training, and how the day-to-day roles of lawyers coming through the ranks will continue to evolve.

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While trust and lawyers have not always gone hand in hand, Jennifer Gardner has stressed that being trustworthy, credible, and reliable has rapidly become one of the most critical assets a lawyer can possess to succeed in today's evolving legal landscape.

In a recent episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Grace Robbie speaks with Jennifer Gardner, a US-based trial lawyer, persuasive communication expert, and dynamic speaker. Gardner explains how the deep understanding of psychology and ability to craft compelling narratives have helped her win trial cases, discusses how lawyers are increasingly recognising the importance of engaging the emotional dimension when representing clients, and stresses that without trustworthiness, a lawyer cannot effectively do their job.

Gardner also highlights the common missteps that can undermine a lawyer's credibility and trustworthiness, outlines practical strategies to actively build and strengthen these qualities, emphasises that these attributes should be cultivated from the very outset of a legal career, and stresses how long-term success in the profession is inseparable from being credible, reliable, and trustworthy.

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For most lawyers, opening a firm is a slow, carefully mapped-out process – but Kate Redman has turned that convention on its head, launching her own practice in just six weeks despite never having envisioned herself as a firm owner.

In a recent episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Grace Robbie speaks with Kate Redman, the director and principal solicitor of Kate Redman & Associates, about her remarkable journey of launching her practice in just six weeks despite never having previously envisioned running a firm. Redman reflects on the mindset shift and self-belief that made it possible and shares insights into balancing the intense demands of starting a business with the realities of personal commitments and parenthood.

Redman also reveals the key priorities she focused on to open her firm within such a tight time frame, unpacks the biggest challenges she encountered along the way, reflects on the importance of turning lived experience into practical lessons, offers candid advice for lawyers considering taking the leap into firm ownership, and weighs in on whether she would recommend launching a practice under similarly intense time pressure.

While most people receive a neurodiversity diagnosis early, Libby Thomas faced hers in the thick of a high-pressure legal career, using the experience to uncover powerful strategies, shatter stigma, and create a professional life where she can truly excel.

In a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Libby Thomas, associate at Travis Schultz & Partners, about her journey of receiving a neurodiversity diagnosis in the midst of a demanding law career. Thomas reflects on the challenges of being diagnosed later in life, shares what her daily life as a lawyer looked like before understanding her condition, and recounts the powerful moment she finally received clarity after a decade of searching for answers.

Thomas also explains the mindset shifts and practical systems she put in place to thrive professionally, reflects on the presence of stigma in the legal profession around neurodiversity, and stresses the importance of law firms creating an environment where neurodivergent lawyers can flourish. Thomas encourages others on similar journeys to speak openly about their experiences and helps fellow lawyers build more sustainable and fulfilling careers.

From being a comedian in Japan and a creative executive in Hollywood to being a partner in a global law firm, Nick Abrahams has led an extraordinarily diverse career. Here, he reflects on what such a varied vocational journey has taught him, including whether you can be successful by being yourself.

Join host Jerome Doraisamy as he speaks with lawyer and comedian Nick Abrahams in this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show. They discuss Abrahams' upcoming shows at comedy festivals in Sydney and Melbourne and what he talks about in those shows, whether one can be successful by being one's self, how he reconciled his creative self with being a lawyer in private practice, and how he came to specialise in digital transformation as a practitioner.

Abrahams also gets into futurism and the AI space, finding work that makes sense to him personally and professionally, what he's learnt along the way, and why it's both acceptable and beneficial to have accidental or unexpected movements in one's career.

In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Clio, we explore how well legal practices are faring in adopting and managing technological offerings, and why having access and control of data is the "most critical piece" in ensuring firms have the most secure framework possible for success.

Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Clio International General Manager Sarah Murphy about the provider's recently released State of Legal Tech 2026 report, how Australia fares compared to global counterparts, the headline takeaways from the report, operational consequences for practitioners from findings on data, and the serious governance questions firms need to answer.

Murphy also delves into the system friction facing lawyers, bridging the gap between the business of law and the practice of law, concerns about cyber threats, how technology is influencing the "legalpreneur" trend, what Australian firms must prioritise right now, and why better data management is key to everything.

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Danielle Nahum has learned a lot as a leader over the years, including the power of kindness and the importance of team stability. In times of upheaval, such lessons prove invaluable in navigating periods of broader uncertainty.

In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Danielle Nahum, ANZ head of legal – group procurement, about what makes a good in-house legal leader and what she's learned about leadership. They discuss whether it's harder than ever to be a good leader in-house, the headline challenges facing law departments at present, and whether there are opportunities arising from this.

Nahum also delves into how to lead by example, approaches that may not work, how she looks to build the right kind of culture for her team, creating a stable environment, keeping team morale high, managing a multi-generational workforce, how leaders can upskill, and what aspiring leaders should learn.

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