A journey from big tech to legal practice has produced Logic Firm, a practice management system built by someone who understands the subtle tensions of legal work. For example, why optimising billable activities can threaten a firm's revenue model, or why universal buy-in comes from improving tedious non-billable processes like quote management and billing review.
From 10 June 2025, major changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (‘the Act’) took effect across Australia. The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 introduced sweeping reforms to property settlement, following on from amendments regarding parenting arrangements and information sharing (which commenced in May 2024 under the Family Law Amendment Act 2023).
We caught up with Gordon Tian, qualified barrister, solicitor, and chartered accountant, to find out how lawyers can best get tax ready at the beginning of the new financial year and make the most of their CPD in relation to revenue and tax deductions!
Thinking about postgraduate study but unsure how to raise it with your employer? This practical guide shows lawyers how to build a strong business case for funding support, framing the benefits to your firm, handling objections, and making the conversation feel less daunting. If you’re ready to invest in your future, this article helps you take the first step.
Gordon Tian works closely with lawyers to develop a systematic approach to running their practice, transforming overwhelmed sole practitioners and boutique firms into sustainable, profitable enterprises that can thrive without constant owner involvement. Gordon’s insights reveal why the traditional model of legal practice is failing many lawyers, and more importantly, how to fix it.
Family law practitioners may be well acquainted with the significance of the Rice and Asplund case when seeking to vary parenting orders. Mark Youssef, partner at Unified Lawyers and Accredited Specialist in Family Law, provides valuable insights into this fundamental threshold test, its practical application, and considerations for legal practitioners navigating this complex area.
Learn how emoji are making their way into Australian law. John Molloy, Lecturer at the College of Law, recently won the Australian Institute of Administrative Law blog competition with his examination of emoji use in administrative law. His analysis explores how these small digital pictographs might reshape legal communication in an increasingly digital world.