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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
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In-house lawyers ‘cautiously optimistic’ about job security

New research shows the extent to which corporate counsel are concerned about the prospect of losing their jobs.

20 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Listed business acquired by US-based digital learning company

ASX-listed company 3P Learning has been acquired by US-based digital learning company IXL Learning.

20 August 2020
By Reporter
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Top legal professionals call for safe release of adult and children detainees

An open letter signed by the profession’s top lawyers, barristers, academics and major law bodies has called on the Australian government to facilitate the safe release of adults and children behind bars to protect their health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Women’s legal service to address COVID-19 violence with new partnership

A Western Australian women’s legal service body has partnered with BHP to respond to the significant rise in domestic and family violence across the state.

20 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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WA government claims Queensland Supreme Court decision invalid

The Western Australian government will again find itself before the courts in an attempt to prevent mining magnate Clive Palmer from claiming $30 billion in damages.

20 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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How one firm shifted its strategy and thrived

With COVID-19 battering the legal profession, one firm who had taken a big hit, shifted its strategy to take on the challenges and navigate across the uncertainty of the pandemic.

20 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Victorian legal professionals exempt from childcare restrictions

Victorian solicitors and barristers have been provided a critical exemption to the state’s childcare restrictions, allowing for assistance during online proceedings.

20 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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‘Fit and proper person’ test divides NZ courts

A man convicted of multiple driving offences, including driving under the influence, has had to convince New Zealand’s courts that he is a fit and proper person to practice as a legal professional, following complaints from the Law Society on his character.

19 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson