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LegalVision proud to be a partner for Corporate Counsel Summit

NewLaw firm LegalVision will be an event partner for the upcoming 2020 Corporate Counsel Summit, hosted by Lawyers Weekly.

23 October 2020
By Reporter
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Colin Biggers & Paisley elevates partners to heads of group

National legal practice Colin Biggers & Paisley has appointed two partners to lead two of its key practice areas following internal leadership realignment.

23 October 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Time away from work key to success post-pandemic

COVID-19 has taken a toll on lawyers of all stripes, both personally and professionally. For those who can, taking a break and disconnecting from work may be exactly what is needed to thrive.

22 October 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Pets and their calming influence in law offices

Five years ago, Pamela Cominos made a hugely important hire for her firm: Honey, who serves as the firm’s chief happiness officer.

22 October 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Premier, Health Minister and CHO face looming defamation suits

Queensland’s Premier, Health Minister and chief health officer could all be facing defamation action over a Rockhampton nurse wrongly vilified during the COVID-19 outbreak.

22 October 2020
By Tony Zhang
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The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing

Making sure you have the right specialist for your business and digital marketing plan is critical for small businesses such as boutique law firms, writes Amanda Rose.

22 October 2020
By Amanda Rose
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Rethinking global vocational pathways

With flights grounded across the world, legal employers and prospective employees must re-evaluate recruitment strategies. Thankfully, for both parties, there are options available.

22 October 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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High-profile barrister controversially warns Lawyer X inquiry from DPP

A barrister who led the prosecutions of a corrupt Queensland Police chief has warned the Lawyer X inquiry from relying on the office of the DPP for investigations into officers that could be open to criminal charges following the final report.

22 October 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Criminal jury trials set to resume in Victoria

Many Victorian courts are preparing to welcome back jurors into courtrooms to prepare to work through the large backlog of criminal trials, months after their plans to do so were dashed by the state’s second coronavirus wave.

22 October 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Crown Casino faces possible class action over AUSTRAC probe

Casino giant Crown Resorts may face a class action after its share price dived sharply after it was found the company may have breached anti-money laundering laws.

22 October 2020
By Tony Zhang