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Lapsed Lawyer X legislation brought back in 2023
Victoria has led the charge on the management of informants with the implementation of new Lawyer X legislation, introduced to Parliament on Tuesday (7 February).
POLITICS • Tue, 07 Feb 2023
What in-house lawyers must be on top of right now
Implementing an efficiency framework and a “more robust engagement policy” has helped the KWM legal department identify and manage upcoming risks and trends, according to ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Feb 2023
The Star hit with 2 more class actions over 24-hour period
Two class actions have been filed against The Star Entertainment Group, following allegations of inflated share prices and non-disclosure of systemic money laundering, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Feb 2023
Is a ‘loyalty tax’ sustainable within the legal profession?
Within a candidate-short market, some firms are opting for increased sign-on and other bonus schemes for top lawyers, in what’s being called a loyalty tax
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Feb 2023
Skills shortage a ‘hand-brake on growth’ in law
While this managing partner predicted that the Australian market would be less impacted by a global economic downturn, there are a number of challenges still impacting ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Feb 2023
Rise of ChatGPT means experimentation with legal education needed
As ChatGPT and AI become commonplace within both businesses and universities, these emerging technologies are increasingly shaping the future of the education sector, ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Feb 2023
How one law grad is striving for ‘meaningful change’ post-incarceration
After serving time in prison before completing a postgraduate law degree, this lawyer founded the WA Justice Association to drive change in the West Australian legal ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Feb 2023
Litigation concerns around business interruption insurance post-pandemic
Post-pandemic, businesses’ expectations of a business interruption policy are greater than ever. But with insurers still disputing claims made during the pandemic, ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Feb 2023
A fairer profession must be strived for, says new NSW Law Society president
This year’s president of the Law Society of NSW marked the opening of the 2023 law term by outlining her priorities, including offering increased protections for ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Feb 2023