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The Bar 16 October 2018 ByEmma MusgraveVictoria names 3 new magistrates

Three experienced barristers have been appointed to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.

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SME Law 16 October 2018 ByEmma MusgraveMills Oakley steps it out to raise funds

National law firm Mills Oakley have stepped up to take part in a challenge that sees it raise funds for the Cerebral...

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SME Law 16 October 2018 ByJoshua CrowtherLawyers, please brush up on your knowledge of testamentary capacity

Recent case law together with anecdotal evidence show that solicitors need to be very careful when preparing wills for...

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Big Law 16 October 2018 ByGrace OrmsbyAddressing corporate misconduct still has ‘long way to go’

Reflecting on the recent Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services...

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Big Law 15 October 2018 ByJerome DoraisamyWould text message-based therapy options work for young lawyers?

The prospect of picking up the phone and calling LawCare or EAP can be terrifying for many young lawyers, just as...

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Big Law 15 October 2018 ByJerome DoraisamyClyde & Co sacks partner for ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Following an internal investigation, global law firm Clyde & Co has parted ways with a partner after allegations of...

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Big Law 15 October 2018 ByJerome DoraisamyBakers responds to ‘shortcomings’ identified in sexual harassment...

A special committee established by the leadership at Baker McKenzie recently completed its report on the handling of a...

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Big Law 15 October 2018 ByJerome DoraisamyAus lawyers did less pro bono in 2018 than last year

Despite an increase in the number of lawyers signed up to the Australian Pro Bono Target, legal professionals across the...

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Politics 15 October 2018 ByJerome DoraisamyPrivate schools should ‘never’ be able to expel kids based on...

No blanket exception to anti-discrimination laws currently exists to allow private schools to expel students on the...

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Big Law 15 October 2018 ByGrace OrmsbyCoca-Cola moves away from soft drink focus with Aus investment

Gilbert + Tobin has advised Coca-Cola Amatil on its joint acquisition alongside major shareholder, US-based The...

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