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Big Law • Nov 30 2021

Hall & Wilcox expands into Adelaide

National law firm Hall & Wilcox is opening its eighth office in Australia, expanding its presence into the Wine...

The role of lawyers in climate change debates

Big Law • Nov 30 2021

‘Use legal skills to solve this wicked problem’: The role of lawyers in climate change debates, litigation and social change

Sandy Mak

Big Law • Nov 30 2021

M&A deal ‘frenzy’ set to increase in 2022

Big Law • Nov 30 2021

Leaders cannot, and should not, be perfect

White & Case promotes 6

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White & Case promotes 6

4 appointed to the FCFCOA

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4 appointed to the FCFCOA

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Controversial solicitor Nathan Buckley suspended Following an investigation into a number of posts made across the G&B...

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Pros and cons of the Victorian pandemic bill The Victorian government is aiming to pass its controversial pandemic...

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A-G considers reform following ‘malicious’ harassment of solicitor Following the “disgraceful” intimidation of a solicitor by police that...

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Legal bodies, QCs oppose new Victorian pandemic bill A damning letter opposing Victoria’s new pandemic legislation granting...

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High Court dismisses appeal in ‘largest women’s health class actio... The High Court of Australia has preserved the judgment of the Federal...

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SME Law • Nov 28 2021 2022: The year of WFH compensation claims?

In a world of virtual meetings, telecommuting and flexibility, employers need to...

SME Law • Nov 28 2021 The Windfall Gains Tax and how it affects landowner clients

On 12 October 2021, the Windfall Gains Tax and State Taxation and Other Acts Further...

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SME Law • Nov 21 2021 5 tips for graduate lawyers

When starting a career in legal practice, there are a handful of things that all graduate...

Big Law • Nov 18 2021 Is WFH a passing fad?

Last week, I asked my LinkedIn network if they believe lawyers will tire of remote and...

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White & Case promotes 6

Big Law • Nov 30 2021 White & Case promotes 6

Global law firm White & Case has promoted six Australian lawyers to the role of...

4 appointed to the FCFCOA

Big Law • Nov 30 2021 4 appointed to the FCFCOA

Four new judges have been appointed to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia,...

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Big Law • Nov 29 2021 Ashurst adds partner from NRF

BigLaw firm Ashurst has bolstered its restructuring and special situations practice group...

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Politics • Nov 29 2021 Solicitor-General reappointed for 5-year term

Attorney-General Michaelia Cash has reappointed Dr Stephen Donaghue QC as the...

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NewLaw • Nov 29 2021 How an arsenal of soft skills can set lawyers up...

The competitive space of criminal law can be very hard for new lawyers to break into and...

NewLaw • Nov 29 2021 The argument for introducing climate change to

In the midst of “an unfolding climate crisis”, academics with Bond University argued...

NewLaw • Nov 29 2021 Young lawyers win essay prize for First Nations

An essay by three young lawyers that explored the role legal practitioners can play in...

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NewLaw • Nov 29 2021 Academic and lawyer asks universities to be...

Given the steady increase of undergraduate students with a disability, one academic and...

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BigLaw firm commences strategic partnership with CancerAid

Big Law • Nov 23 2021 BigLaw firm commences strategic partnership with

One of Australia’s biggest firms has partnered with CancerAid to support its employees...

Brisbane photographer wins Clayton Utz Art Award

Big Law • Sep 27 2021 Brisbane photographer wins Clayton Utz Art

Photographer Sangeeta Mahajan has won the annual Clayton Utz Art Award for 2021 with a...

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Big Law • Sep 26 2021 WA Children’s Court adopts cute new

With the help of an adorable four-legged hire, young victims and witnesses attending the...

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Big Law • Sep 22 2021 ACT Law Society donates $15k to Raw

The ACT Law Society has donated just over $15,000 to Raw Potential Canberra, a local...

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Podcast • Oct 27 2021

Using privilege and legal skills to help others

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