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Free cloud-based software offered to firms amid COVID-19

A legal practice management provider is offering free access to its cloud-based software to law firms struggling to enable remote working in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

24 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Is it legal to be stood down without pay?

With government-issued business closures becoming increasingly the norm, a huge number of Australian employees are facing an uncertain future.

24 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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How graduates can secure a job in a BigLaw firm

Last fortnight, Lawyers Weekly looked at eight of the BigLaw firms graduates most want to work with. This week, we look at how students can secure a top spot.

23 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Universities ranked amid satisfaction decline

A government-funded student survey has revealed undergraduate students are mostly unhappy with their education, with law students reporting only a mild improvement.

23 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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BigLaw firm offers technology program for grads

A top-tier Australian law firm has partnered with a technology company to create a first-time specialised graduate program backed by expertise in forensic technology.

23 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Students offer online legal advice for young people

Law students and interns are among the many providing legal assistance to the young and vulnerable in the community through an online platform.

23 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Navigating cyber threats in the SME sphere

Media coverage may lead one to believe that cyber security threats only impact big businesses, but SMEs also face a multitude of threats that must be combated.

23 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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New Criminal Code definitions ‘will cause nothing but confusion’

The adoption of new definitions for the Criminal Code will result in unnecessary confusion, argues the Law Council of Australia.

23 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Crown can patent Australian COVID-19 cure

As Australian scientists and researchers work to develop a cure to coronavirus, it is possible that the Crown could use its patent rights to such a locally devised proven vaccine.

23 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Victorian workplace laws to ‘damage’ business reputation

The Andrews government’s proposal to introduce Victorian-only penalties for the failure to comply with federal workplace legislation will “damage Victoria’s reputation”.

23 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson