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29 May 2017
Lawyer’s threat to sue client ‘unjustified’, tribunal finds
A Melbourne lawyer has been barred from applying for a legal practising certificate for 18 months, after a tribunal found him guilty of three counts o...
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29 May 2017
Millennial lawyers “rewriting the DNA” of law firms
The next generation of lawyers is starting to outweigh the baby boomers, resulting in a ‘seismic shift’ in legal profession, a new report has foun...
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Ducks
29 May 2017
Firm to engage with start-ups through new platform
An international firm has joined a range of Australian businesses in a new initiative that aims to connect big businesses and start-ups. ...
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Broom
29 May 2017
Slater and Gordon aims to clean out Aus company
Slater and Gordon has filed a class action on behalf of shareholders in Spotless Group Holdings Ltd. ...
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26 May 2017
Coroner’s Lindt Café siege findings to have consequences for criminal lawyers
One of the most extensive coronial inquests in NSW has now concluded, with 45 recommendations concerning state and Commonwealth agencies, including NS...
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sluggish growth
26 May 2017
Legal services to see declined growth: report
A new report has revealed that global legal services will see a deceleration in growth through to 2021, after what has been described as a “sluggish...
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Sydney
26 May 2017
Sydney to host international dispute resolution conference
A discussion focusing on the future of dispute resolution will come to Sydney on Monday, 29 May, as part of the Global Pound Conference Series. ...
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25 May 2017
Why Wagga Wagga is the place to be
Steering a regional law firm is not without its challenges. However, for two young Wagga Wagga locals, the benefits have paid off in spades. ...
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Libby Jackson
25 May 2017
HSF’s ALT business goes from strength to strength
Herbert Smith Freehill’s newly appointed partner and global head of its alternative legal services business has shared why her firm’s unique propo...
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Work
25 May 2017
New program promotes female leadership
Thomson Reuters has launched a new diversity program, which aims to improve the representation of women in leadership positions in Australian organisa...
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Australian Law Awards
25 May 2017
Submissions now open for the 2017 Australian Law Awards
Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for this year’s Australian Law Awards. ...
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scales of justice
25 May 2017
Funding for justice review recommendations get lawyers’ stamp of approval
Two major legal bodies in Victoria have lauded a suite of recommendations for law reform that has been funded by the Andrews’ state government. ...
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Merge
24 May 2017
Aus firms announce merger
Two Australian firms have announced they will join forces, effective 1 July 2017. ...
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24 May 2017
LSC allowed to press on with action against Brisbane solicitor
The Legal Services Commission of Queensland has been given the go-ahead to continue with its proceedings against a local lawyer for alleged misconduct...
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Globe
24 May 2017
Global alliance in clients’ best interests: W+K
Australian specialist insurance firm Wotton + Kearney has said its alliance with three foreign firms provides a more compelling client offering than g...
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24 May 2017
Equitable briefing gets backing from west side wigs
The Western Australian Bar Association has announced that it will join the national bar association, as well as counterparts in Victoria, New South Wa...
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Client relationship
24 May 2017
Firm strengthens client relationships with unique platform
An Australian firm says implementing a unique deal management platform has allowed it to provide greater visibility of transactions, allowing client r...
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AI
23 May 2017
Report reveals top 40 AI products for in-house teams
Legal artificial intelligence company LawGeex has compiled a report on the top 40 technological disruptors in the in-house sector. ...
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23 May 2017
Exclusive: Partners ‘financially shackled’ to mid-tier
The big boss at one of Australia’s mid-tiers has responded to explosive claims which question the firm’s partnership model and upper management st...
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Trees
23 May 2017
‘Egregious’ non-disclosure draws class action
Piper Alderman has announced a proposed class action on behalf of shareholders in ASX-listed sandalwood producer Quintis. ...
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May 26 2017
Lawyers can be humans too, judge says
Judge Felicity Hampel of the Victorian County Court has spoken about the need for lawyers to engage...
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Sydney
May 26 2017
Sydney to host international dispute resolution conference
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APPOINTMENTS
May 11 2017
Partner exits for in-house role
A Victorian lawyer has left the partnership of a national firm to start a new gig with state governm...
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Esteban Gomez
May 11 2017
National firm recruits ‘major asset’
A national law firm has announced it has appointed a new corporate partner who brings over 15 years...
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Angela Lynch
May 9 2017
Women’s legal service appoints chief executive
Women’s Legal Service Queensland has appointed an experienced family lawyer as its new CEO. ...
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opinion
Nicole Rich
May 16 2017
Access to justice for young transgender Australians
Reform is looming for the process that young transgender Australians and their families must current...
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Geoff Roberson
May 11 2017
The lighter side of the law: when law and comedy collide
On the face of it, there doesn’t seem to be much that is amusing about the law, writes Geoff Rober...
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May 10 2017
Advocate’s immunity – without fear or without favour but not both
On 29 March 2017, the High Court handed down its decision in David Kendirjian v Eugene Lepore & ...
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