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Tips to make partner and a BigLaw firm’s new leadership team: What’s hot in law this week (13–17 Nov)
The market is starting to look ahead to 2024, but that doesn’t mean the news cycle for 2023 is slowing down just yet. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 17 Nov 2023
‘Women have led the way’ on innovation in law, says CEO
Women have played a key role in creating innovative business and pricing models in the legal profession, according to this chief executive.
NEWLAW • Thu, 16 Nov 2023
Minters partner elected as new LIV president
The board of the Law Institute of Victoria has elected its new president and two deputy presidents who will serve until November 2024.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Nov 2023
2 Aussies make partnership at White & Case in 42-strong cohort
Global law firm White & Case LLP has promoted 42 lawyers to partner, including two in its Australian offices.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Nov 2023
Bridging gaps between lawyers and AI
While readily implemented in the majority of legal practices, there are still myriad challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI) impacting lawyers getting the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Nov 2023
How working parents can beat guilt in law
The onus is on leaders in law firms and organisations to create safe spaces for lawyers who are juggling work with parental responsibilities, an executive has said.
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Nov 2023
New Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions named
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has appointed a Victorian silk as the newest Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP).
POLITICS • Wed, 15 Nov 2023
BlackBay Lawyers adds 4, including 2 partners
Sydney-based firm BlackBay Lawyers has appointed two new partners, a special counsel, and an associate, as it continues its mission to be the leading litigation and ...
SME LAW • Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Closing a $26bn acquisition
Recently, King & Wood Mallesons advised Newmont Corporation on the completion of its acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited, in what the global firm called ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Nov 2023