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Self-professed ‘alpha’ lawyer’s absurd ‘pack’ claim to fired employee
The principal lawyer of a Sydney commercial firm backtracked on the dismissal of a senior associate by telling her he had to “withstand challenges from the pack”, the Fair Work Commission was told.
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Long-service leave entitlements need overhaul, says Law Council
In its submission to the House of Representatives, the Law Council of Australia has called for sweeping reform to National Employment Standards, including changes to long-service leave, personal leave and redundancy entitlements.
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Long-serving WA Family Court registrar appointed as magistrate
Western Australia’s Attorney-General John Quigley has promoted a long-serving registrar from the Family Court of Western Australia to the role of magistrate after eight years in the position.
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COVID credits lawsuit settled by Qantas for $105m
The national carrier has settled a class action lawsuit over COVID-19 flight credits for $105 million.
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‘Lazy’ disclosure failures and a fake case citation: What’s hot in law this week (9–13 Mar)
This past week, Lawyers Weekly hosted its 14th annual 30 Under 30 Awards, and an award-winning lawyer made the case for practitioners to stop wearing burnout as a badge of honour. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
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Wotton Kearney poaches health team from Makinson D’Apice
A highly experienced health law partner and her team of six have moved from Makinson D’Apice to Wotton Kearney.
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