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Opportunistic lawyer, silks lectured on ethics, and surprise departure: What’s hot in law this week (Feb 16–20)
This week, Lawyers Weekly reported on a lawyer disciplined for “no-win, no-fee” misconduct, the surprise departure of HWL Ebsworth’s chief executive partner, and the start of the ACCC proceedings against Coles. Here is your weekly round-up.
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Principal solicitor’s pooch at centre of legal fight with ex-EA
A boutique Sydney firm has sued a former executive assistant for an alleged failure to properly care for the principal solicitor’s dog.
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Lawyers’ ingrained sense of justice will serve them well in new AML/CTF regime
While sole practitioners will be understandably trepidatious about the looming AML/CTF reforms, coming into effect in July, one member body is confident in lawyers’ capacity to navigate the shifting sands.
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Family Court marks 50 years of innovation and care
Australia’s first Federal Court devoted exclusively to family law has now celebrated five decades at the forefront of the field, transforming how some of the nation’s most sensitive and deeply personal disputes are managed and resolved.
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Hicksons appoints Baker McKenzie chief of staff as new COO
Mid-tier firm Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb Lawyers has appointed the former chief of staff of BigLaw firm Baker McKenzie as its new chief operating officer.
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How motherhood made me a better personal injury lawyer
Behind every claim is a life interrupted and a family trying to regain balance. As both a mother and a lawyer, I don’t take that responsibility lightly, writes Nicole Forbes.
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