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A fake lawyer, false emails, and fiduciary breaches: What’s hot in law this week (9–13 Feb)
This past week has seen several disciplinary proceedings, including a lawyer who was struck off for tricking a fired employee with fake emails and another who used client money in a wages dispute. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
Big Law
‘Not a hired gun’: Silks cautioned about ethics by Federal Court judge
A Federal Court judge encouraged barristers to question their client’s instructions and push back if it comes close to breaching their ethics.
Big Law
Qld sets new legal precedents for workplace psychological health
A number of recent employment cases in Queensland have demonstrated that psychological health is being treated the same as physical safety, a workplace relations partner has said.
SME Law
How one law firm is future-proofing against Australia’s new AML/CTF reforms
While some see the incoming AML/CTF reforms as a burden, we see them as an opportunity to provide a superior client experience, writes Rolf Howard.
SME Law
College of Law appoints director of innovation to lead AI strategy
The College of Law has named a new director of innovation to drive the institution’s artificial intelligence and innovation agenda.
Big Law
Sparke Helmore adds special counsel, partner
National firm Sparke Helmore Lawyers has added a partner to its projects and government commercial team, as well as a special counsel who specialises in contract law and dispute resolution.
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