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20 Jun 2019

Collaborative practice ‘should be applicable to all areas of law’

Working in a collaborative fashion to settle disputes allows for a more transparent and respectful legal process, and should be better utilised across...

20 Jun 2019

Legal Services Commissioner vows to be ‘real instigator’ for changing sex harassment culture

With 33,000 practising solicitors in New South Wales, regulation alone cannot police sexual harassment — change must come at a cultural level, whic...

20 Jun 2019

Queensland to combat claim farming with legislation

The Queensland government has tabled legislation to stamp out so-called “claim farming” in the state. ...

20 Jun 2019

Court facilities funding welcomed in NSW budget

Further funding for upgrades to regional courts, intended to better help meet the needs of the community, is a welcome addition to the state budget, ...

20 Jun 2019

High Court rules on sperm donor status

The High Court has ruled in favour of a sperm donor being recognised as a legal parent, overturning a decision made by the full court of the Family Co...

20 Jun 2019

Pipers promotes 27, including 4 to partner

National law firm Piper Alderman has elevated 27 practitioners across the firm, with four new partners, one special counsel, seven senior associates a...

20 Jun 2019

Investment firm absorbs consumer brands

Oaktree Capital has been advised on its acquisition of consumer brand owner Marlin Brands. ...

20 Jun 2019

Changing the face of family law requires teamwork

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice is at the forefront of a shift in how family law is being practised in Australia, writes Shelby Timmins. ...

20 Jun 2019

Melbourne City Mission establishes youth refuge

Ashurst has aided Melbourne City Mission in its establishment of an emergency refuge for homeless youth. ...

20 Jun 2019

Voluntary assisted dying now available in Victoria

Voluntary assisted dying laws have come into effect in Victoria, two years after they were first passed by the state’s parliament. ...

19 Jun 2019

e-settlements: mandates, challenges and opportunities

This special episode is brought to you by InfoTrack, and unpacks all things e-settlements for practitioners moving forward. ...

19 Jun 2019

Award-winning academic wants law students to think outside the box

There are unlimited problems ready to be solved if law students are encouraged to set their own precedents rather than just follow them, according to ...

19 Jun 2019

Legal support staff share biggest headaches

A new survey has uncovered the daily challenges and working experiences of legal support teams. ...

19 Jun 2019

Workspace solution company floats on ASX

Flexible office company Victory Offices has been advised on its listing on the ASX and successful IPO. ...

19 Jun 2019

Lawyers urged to adapt to digital future

While making the shift towards digital has become common in many businesses, a series of seminars have shown the legal profession continues to trail ...

19 Jun 2019

Financial complaints reforms ‘flawed’, says Creevey Russell

Queensland-based firm Creevey Russell Lawyers says reforms made to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority are in need of urgent amendment. ...

19 Jun 2019

Flexible work is the foundation for healthy, inclusive law firms

Will change in the legal profession be embraced as an opportunity to create workplaces where our people thrive, or one in which they begrudgingly put ...

19 Jun 2019

G+T makes 10 senior appointments

Gilbert + Tobin has kicked off its financial-year promotions, having announced six new partners and four new special counsel appointments across a num...

19 Jun 2019

Government must be better leaders on business and human rights

Ahead of this year’s G20 Summit, one legal advocacy group has called on the federal government to demonstrate its commitment to implementing the UN ...