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Demanding better wellness practices post-pandemic

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, the principal and founder of Her Lawyer, Courtney Bowie, unpacks the impacts of the global pandemic on the health and wellbeing of legal practitioners.

05 June 2020
By Tasha Levy
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Corrs promotes 7 to partnership

National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has elevated seven lawyers to its partnership ranks.

05 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lawyers must be activists to help end black deaths in custody

Unless Australian legal professionals turn up for issues that matter, system change will never occur, say legal advocates.

05 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Human rights law issues in wake of COVID-19

Coronavirus poses an “immense challenge” in relation to Australia’s international human rights obligations.

05 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Questions raised about Legal Professional Board of Tasmania process

Calls have been made for Tasmania’s legal complaints process to be more transparent after a client was denied access to her own case file.

05 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Hong Kong hits back at Law Council’s criticism

The Australian Law Council labelled Hong Kong’s proposed national security laws “deeply troubling” with “problematic features”. Now, China has hit back.

05 June 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Sydney lawyer awarded $84k after online smear campaign

A Sydney solicitor has successfully sued a building inspector for defamation and has been ordered to pay $84,000 in defamation damages.

05 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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NSW to recognise mentally ill defendant’s crimes

NSW government decision to change the wording around mentally ill defendants could see the victims of these crimes receive some form of justice.

05 June 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Convincing clients to spend post-pandemic

If done right, boutique law firms will be engaging, motivating and inspiring in communication with clients about their legal services.

04 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Responding to employees on JobKeeper refusing to return to work

There has been no bigger test of employer’s brands than COVID-19, creating new challenges for firms to manage their employees.

04 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy