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6 tips to help legal practices mitigate new stressors

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a spotlight on workplace mental health and it’s becoming increasingly apparent that a seismic shift is required to address the current, emerging and ongoing challenges that experts anticipate will last for decades, writes Barbara Kougellis.

30 December 2020
By Barbara Kougellis
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WA firm elevates 2

Western Australia-based law firm Panetta McGrath Lawyers has welcomed a new principal lawyer and special counsel with the elevation of two staff.

30 December 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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With the justice system failing, the ACT government commits to decriminalising drug use

The ACT government has become the first to commit to decriminalising personal possession of illicit substances, citing that the prohibition approach has not worked, and the criminal justice system has not addressed the problem of continuous use.

30 December 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Rethinking risk management in a new world

Rethinking the management of risk will be central in ensuring that boards can navigate through uncertainty and an evolving post-pandemic environment in 2021.

29 December 2020
By Tony Zhang
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The in-house cost constraints off the back of COVID-19

New research has provided insight into where legal departments have felt the most impact from the coronavirus pandemic.

29 December 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Allianz names new GC

Allianz Australia has appointed a new general counsel and chief general manager, corporate governance.

29 December 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Protégé: The top 10 articles for law students in 2020

In this news breakdown, Protégé takes a look back at the last 12 months to bring law students the 10 most-read articles from 2020.

29 December 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Zimmermann receives investor backing

King & Wood Mallesons has advised Style Capital on its investment in Australian fashion business, Zimmermann.

29 December 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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How to create a high-performance team

As many partners and principals know, creating a high-performance team is often easier said than done. Here are some top tips to ensure you enter the new year with a strategy front of mind.

29 December 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Hall & Wilcox lends hand to COVID crisis in developing nations

Hall & Wilcox has played a part in supporting the development of an innovative ventilator designed for use in developing countries during the COVID-19 crisis.

29 December 2020
By Emma Musgrave