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Female-led association launched to support diversity in law and tech

A new global legal advocacy group, with Australian lawyers at the forefront, has been created to promote fairness and inclusion at the intersection of law and technology.

25 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Greatest logistical challenge’ in distribution of COVID-19 vaccine

As the world anxiously awaits the completion of a vaccine, thoughts are turning towards how to transport this vaccine to over 7 billion people globally and along with this presents a significant array of legal issues that could arise.

25 September 2020
By Tony Zhang
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SA government votes in ‘momentous win’ for reproductive rights

A legal human rights group has celebrated a decision by South Australian MPs to vote in favour of creating safe access zones around abortion clinics.

25 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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The importance of a complementary business partner

Instead of striking out on one’s own, it can be much more beneficial to open a firm with a fellow practitioner who balances out your own strengths and weaknesses.

24 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Conditions ripe for pro bono work by sole practitioners

As Australia pivots to a post-pandemic landscape, undertaking pro bono work has never been easier for boutique lawyers, says the Australian Pro Bono Centre.

24 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘There is no failure’

When building a legal business, one has to appreciate that even initiatives that don’t produce intended results can offer numerous silver linings, says Clarissa Rayward.

24 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Law Society welcomes first female president, vice-president’s executive team in 87 years

For the first time since 1933, the ACT Law Society has announced its new executive committee will be led by a female president and vice-presidents.

24 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Westpac agrees to ‘largest-ever civil penalty in Australian history’

Australian banking and financial services giant Westpac has reached an agreement with AUSTRAC to pay $1.3 billion for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.

24 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Victoria Police accuse RCMPI lawyers of ‘falling into error’

Counsel assisting the Lawyer X inquiry have been accused of failing to make sufficient arguments for and against their findings that several current and former Victoria Police officers are open to criminal and civil charges following the commissioner’s final report.

24 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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New virtual masterclass for dealmakers launched

Lawyers Weekly is hosting its first-ever masterclass, equipping emerging leaders in law with the necessary tools to run private business acquisitions.

24 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy