Kasia Dziadosz-Findlay

🚨 Is burnout breaking Big Law? DLA Piper trainee Inês Pinheiro quits weeks into the job due to the toll on her mental health. And she's not alone. Work/life balance is the top reason lawyers quit. Even beating pay, says The College of Law Australia’s survey. In a LinkedIn post, Pinheiro said: "Sadly, Big Law is not a safe environment for recovering overachievers" She felt "burnt out" from breaking into Big Law.  Then, there's the industry demands. A LawCare survey found ~60% of young lawyers report poor mental health.   • 8 in 10 work beyond contract hours   • some even clocking 12+ hour days A problem that's been in the spotlight for years. In 2023, High Court Justice Jayne Jagot remarked: “If the main driver of profit is the leveraging of the time of others, particularly young lawyers who cost far less than they make, you need to take care to avoid a culture of exploitation developing. More here: https://lnkd.in/gzC_iasz

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Members of Parliament (MPs) are reviewing a petition that seeks to limit loan interest so it never exceeds the original principal, citing the steady rise of unscrupulous lenders with unjustly high repayment charges. The petition, filed by senior lawyer Allen Waiaki Kishore, calls for amendments to the Consumer Protection Act to formally codify the in duplum rule, which already exists in Section 44A of the Banking Act but remains weakly enforced. The in duplum rule is a longstanding legal principle that states if unpaid interest equals the principal, no further interest may accrue until part of the principal is repaid. Historically applied to banks, recent court decisions in Kenya have extended the rule to all lenders, including microfinance institutions, SACCOs, digital lenders, and even private individuals. https://lnkd.in/dXnkZc4W

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Judgment Just In: May v Costaras [2025] NSWCA 178 The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from the Equity Division. The Court held that the primary judge did not err in finding that the parties held their property on a joint endeavour constructive trust. In a separate concurrence, Bell CJ noted the use of Generative AI by the respondent and emphasised the need for judicial vigilance in the use of Generative AI, especially but not only by unrepresented litigants. Read the judgment here: https://lnkd.in/gjGfxxBC Summary: https://lnkd.in/g8UWdRdM

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The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has published a practice briefing which provides guidance for lawyers on the relevance of tikanga Māori in meeting competence and client service obligations. The practice briefing is intended to provide practical information to help lawyers engage with tikanga effectively, including how they may approach meeting professional obligations in circumstances where tikanga is relevant. Read the practice briefing here https://lnkd.in/gP_h9vKe

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𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: the High Court of Australia has delivered an unanimous decision in Kain v R&B Investments axing common fund orders for solicitors but confirming the availability of common fund orders at settlement or judgment for litigation funders. Read Brad Woodhouse, Naomi Griffin, Emily Carr and Coby Howell’s full analysis here: https://okt.to/s0AQJt #classactions #litigationfunding #CFOs #Australia

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In a landmark decision, the Federal Court has, amongst other things, clarified the lawful use of set-off clauses in employment contracts involving annualised salaries for award-covered employees.   Partners Persephone Stuckey-Clarke, Justin Claude Le Blond, Nicholas Linke, and Managing Associate Jennifer Moran explore the implications of this important decision and outline practical steps for businesses to stay compliant and avoid costly underpayment claims and eye-watering penalties.   Read here: https://lnkd.in/gtF7pZkK   #EmploymentLaw #FairWork #Compliance 

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Moray & Agnew Lawyers has advised GPN Vaccines Ltd on its successful re-domiciliation from Australia to the United States of America by way of a scheme of arrangement. The Moray & Agnew team was led by Phillip Grundy, Partner, supported by Abraham Isac, Senior Associate and Rebecca Durso, Associate, and assisted by Barrister Brad Holmes from List G Barristers. Read more on our website. https://lnkd.in/gZJErxe5 #morayagnew #corporatelaw

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HFW has secured a win in the Court of Appeal in Uniserve Ltd v Hitex & Ors, successfully acting for Uniserve Ltd to defeat claims exceeding $40 million relating to PPE contracts during the Covid pandemic.   The Court of Appeal overturned the 2024 High Court judgment and dismissed all claims brought by Hitex, Caramel Ltd and David Popeck, including those concerning alleged non-acceptance of PPE face masks and unpaid commission.   Led by Andrew Williams (Head of Commercial Disputes), the HFW team included Gordon Rieck (Senior Associate) and Nicole Y. (Associate), with counsel Luke Parsons KC, David Walsh KC and Edward Mourdant.   Andrew Williams commented: “This is a great result for our client and fully vindicates the hard work of the team. The Court of Appeal’s judgment reinforces the importance of specialist advice in complex commodities disputes.”   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNg6hyir   #CommercialDisputes #CourtOfAppeal #PPEContracts #LegalExpertise #ClientSuccess #HFW

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We have advised Australian cloud backup provider Dropsuite on its acquisition by Texas-based tech company NinjaOne.   The team was led by partner Clayton James, with support from senior associates Mia Beagley and Jayne Walker, and solicitor Emma Kuhl.   Clayton James said, “It was fantastic to work with the Dropsuite team on this important cross-border transaction. We look forward to seeing Dropsuite’s offering expand as it integrates with NinjaOne.”   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gE47PVpp

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