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28 Jul 2017
‘Completely new business model’ moving beyond NewLaw and BigLaw
A firm, which describes itself as neither a traditional nor NewLaw firm, said it has implemented a completely new approach to how legal services are o...
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Community Legal Centres NSW has welcomed the Australian Law Reform Commission
28 Jul 2017
CLCs welcome Indigenous incarceration inquiry
Community Legal Centres NSW has welcomed the Australian Law Reform Commission’s inquiry into the rates of Indigenous incarceration. ...
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Award winner
28 Jul 2017
Award win builds lawyer’s industry profile
The recipient of the Mentor of the Year accolade at the Women in Law Awards 2016 has shared some of the benefits that come with receiving industry-wid...
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Alarm, warning
27 Jul 2017
Boutique firm sounds alarm on ‘extremely disappointing’ DV measures
A Gold Coast law firm has called for the Fair Work Commission to rethink its rejection of a union bid for 10 days of paid domestic violence leave for ...
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Struggle, lose, competition
27 Jul 2017
Listed law firms struggle to compete on client service: Wrays
The CEO of private intellectual property firm Wrays has said law firms may risk losing their connection to their clients by listing on the stock excha...
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Report
27 Jul 2017
ACCC to ‘up the ante’ against cartels: report
A global law firm has released data on cartel activity around the world, predicting increased activity from Australia’s corporate regulator in the s...
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Commends
27 Jul 2017
Legal body commends funding for independent crime stats
The Queensland Law Society has applauded the state government’s commitment to fund a new independent body which will be used to collect criminal sta...
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Laptop
27 Jul 2017
Virtual marketplace to bolster lawyers’ skills
An industry-first online symposium and virtual marketplace has issued a call to action to legal professionals, encouraging them to improve their level...
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International
26 Jul 2017
‘Dynamic developments’ to impact Aus international arbitration
Justin Gleeson SC has spoken out about what Australia can learn from current developments overseas on the international arbitration front. ...
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switch
26 Jul 2017
Why do lawyers switch firms?
With the legal profession more competitive than ever, lawyers have an abundance of choices available when looking to join or switch firms. ...
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Nathan Hepple
26 Jul 2017
NewLaw firm looks to shake up insurance market
A NewLaw firm that specialises in insurance law has launched a new offering to provide “cradle-to-grave” advice to clients. ...
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Legal action
25 Jul 2017
Dick Smith Holdings faces legal action over share price shocks
Shareholders in the failed electronics company have commenced a class action against it. ...
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handcuffs
25 Jul 2017
LCA endorses slavery compensation scheme
The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has backed calls for a national compensation scheme for victims of slavery and human trafficking. ...
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camera
25 Jul 2017
Dutton’s mega-ministry needs matching human rights protections: ALA
The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) has called for stronger human rights protections following the announcement of Australia’s new home affairs mi...
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ALA
24 Jul 2017
Finalists revealed for Australian Law Awards
Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the Australian Law Awards 2017. ...
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debate, George Williams
24 Jul 2017
University dean addresses nationwide human rights debate
The dean of UNSW Law has paid tribute to human rights issues currently circulating the nation, noting that Australia is now the only democracy in the ...
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Siren
24 Jul 2017
Law firm warns of companies seeking shortcuts
An Australian law firm has issued a warning, saying that some coal seam gas companies have been seeking shortcuts around the correct process required ...
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Graduation
24 Jul 2017
New PLT program to fast-track legal admissions
Law students at one Victorian university will be offered the opportunity to be admitted to practice straight after graduation, thanks to a new program...
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partnership
24 Jul 2017
‘Strategic partnership’ to bolster lawyers’ transactions
A new partnership has been unveiled, which aims to address client demand in wanting a more cost-effective service delivery, standardisation within the...
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Lose
21 Jul 2017
Mid-tiers losing favour with corporate counsel
The Association of Corporate Counsel Australia has found that in-house teams are becoming less likely to brief mid-tier law firms, and recommended tha...
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Jun 21 2017
Promo season at Allens
A group of lawyers at Allens have received promotions across its PNG and Australian offices. ...
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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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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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