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What’s next for NewLaw?

With the pandemic fast-tracking the transition to digital services across the entire legal sector, merely being online is no longer a competitive edge, and according to Alex Solo, NewLaw firms need to work on the innovation side of their businesses to set themselves apart.

21 August 2020
By Tasha Levy
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Lathan slammed as ‘transphobic bigot’ over anti-LGBT education bill

NSW’s One Nation leader has been slammed for unveiling an education bill that would ban any support for transgender children in schools.

21 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Contract lawyering as an alternative career option

In an age where contract work is trending, lawyers should consider whether a freelance career could work for them, writes Matthew Kay.

21 August 2020
By Matthew Kay
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Bakers appoints new global chair of IP, data and tech

Global firm Baker McKenzie has named a Sydney-based lawyer as the new chair of its IP, data and technology group.

21 August 2020
By Reporter
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‘Over 2 years and still limited progress for young Indigenous Australians’

Two years on from the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory and still little progress has been made on its key recommendations.

21 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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WA lawyers slam McGowan’s anti-Clive Palmer law

The WA Law Society has criticised the legislation rushed through Parliament last week aimed at blocking out a legal claim against the state government by Queensland billionaire Clive Palmer.

21 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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New ASIO guidelines do not address key concerns, LCA says

The sweeping new guidelines for ASIO and its spies may contain some improvements, but it also fails to address several key concerns relating to client legal privilege.

21 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Listed tech company advised on access to new financing

ASX-listed global AI technology company BrainChip Holdings has been advised on its agreement with a US-based investment group to access up to $29 million in new financing.

21 August 2020
By Reporter
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What’s the status of SME innovation in Australia?

Innovation needs greater attention in Australia – particularly post-pandemic – and SMEs across professional services sectors should be up for the looming challenges.

20 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Your brand is your best asset

All boutique lawyers have a personal brand, and choosing to leverage that can and does result in greater professional success, says Clarissa Rayward.

20 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy