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Rhanee Rego

Big Law • Sep 21 2021

‘Every lawyer should be concerned’: Kathleen Folbigg, miscarriages of justice and the opportunities to reform the justice system

With fresh evidence, Australia’s “worst female serial killer” could instead become its worst miscarriage of...

Big Law • Sep 21 2021

‘Create an environment that incentivises and encourages women to not leave’

Batteries will drive future investments

Big Law • Sep 21 2021

Batteries will drive future investments

HCF to merge with rt Health

Big Law • Sep 21 2021

HCF to merge with rt Health

Sabina Schlink

Big Law • Sep 21 2021

Piper Alderman appoints Perth special counsel

David Morfesi and Jeremy Blackshaw

Big Law • Sep 21 2021

UK government names legal advisers for Trans-Pacific partnership

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Big Law • Sep 21 2021 The ever-evolving scope of legal professional privilege: Key considerations for in-house counsel

Often referred to but frequently misunderstood, the law surrounding legal professional...

SME Law • Sep 20 2021 Why lawyers should collaborate with financial planners

You would think it’s really no different than financial planning for any other...

Michelle Meares and Professor Cameron Stewart

Big Law • Sep 19 2021 Medical decision-making, uncertainty and vaccination decisions in family courts in the age of COVID-19

In the time of COVID-19, there is considerable public debate about vaccinations. The...

SME Law • Sep 15 2021 A country practice: Meet the lawyer who gave up his city job to build a firm in the bush

Rural and regional areas are lands of opportunity for lawyers who are willing to make a...

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Sabina Schlink

Big Law • Sep 21 2021 Piper Alderman appoints Perth special counsel

Piper Alderman has added to its Perth practice with the appointment of a new special...

Spruson & Ferguson names Australian MD

Big Law • Sep 21 2021 Spruson & Ferguson names Australian MD

IP firm Spruson & Ferguson has appointed a managing director for Australia,...

Sarah Waladan

Corporate Counsel • Sep 20 2021 IAB Australia appoints director of policy and regulatory affairs

IAB Australia has confirmed it has appointed a director of policy and regulatory affairs,...

Andrea Joyce

SME Law • Sep 20 2021 Twomey Dispute Lawyers hires experienced litigator

The boutique law firm has appointed a new special counsel, who joins with over a decade...

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Behind the scenes of the Australian Crisis Simulation Summit

NewLaw • Sep 20 2021 Behind the scenes of the Australian Crisis...

The student-led Australian Crisis Simulation Summit has invited delegates from across the...

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NewLaw • Sep 20 2021 Top 10 in 12 days: Everything new lawyers should

In this fortnightly wrap-up, Protégé brings law students, graduates, and new lawyers...

The career benefits of making time for interests over expectations

NewLaw • Sep 20 2021 ‘Follow something you’re actually passionate...

Standing out in the rigorous and highly competitive application process could be as...

Melbourne law students asked to assist stateless children

NewLaw • Sep 20 2021 Melbourne law students asked to assist stateless

With a significant grant, Melbourne juris doctor students will have the opportunity to...

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Big Law • Sep 14 2021 Mental health advocate bestowed 2021 John Hennessy Legal...

The recipient of the 2021 John Hennessy Legal Scholarship has been named, allowing him...

Jodie Willey

Big Law • Sep 07 2021 Firm receives ‘overwhelmingly positive’ feedback on...

From charity donations to care packages and an afternoon off, Shine Lawyers has a number...

Anthony Foley

Big Law • Sep 05 2021 Dance parties, online Olympics and daily playlists: How one...

Baker McKenzie has announced a range of new initiatives for staff, in a move the managing...

Law Squared hosts cooking session

Big Law • Aug 30 2021 Law Squared hosts cooking session for staff and

Law Squared staff, clients and friends tuned into an online cooking session last week,...

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