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Lawyer X, organised crime and controversial media leaks

Almost a decade ago, a former and contentious Victoria Police deputy commissioner was looking into the media leaks following the murder of Carl Williams. A new document now seems to suggest that Nicola Gobbo was behind it all.

01 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Embrace vulnerability to succeed and create change

Lawyers have the capacity to create ripples of change across the community, and – in such turbulent times – it is fundamental for lawyers to look inward and take that responsibility.

30 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Balancing parental and professional duties during COVID-19

For many, the burden of running one’s practice while suddenly also having to manage homeschooling will be weighing heavy.

30 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lawyer X inquiry resumes early May

The royal commission examining the mismanagement of criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo by Victoria Police will resume shortly.

30 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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SA Law Society launches $1.8m COVID-19 relief package

Practitioners in the Festival State are set to receive discounts and rebates on membership fees, CPD events and admin fees in the wake of coronavirus.

30 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Lawyer mental health tracking well amid pandemic

The collective wellness of Australian lawyers is trending in the right direction during COVID-19, albeit underperforming other professional services industries.

30 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Mentoring crucial for lawyers during COVID-19

At a time where economic and professional uncertainty is coupled with social isolation, engagement with trusted advisers is fundamental for lawyers.

30 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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30u30 migration finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the migration category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

30 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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30u30 intellectual property finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the intellectual property category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

30 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Another national firm goes against the grain on COVID-19 measures

A law firm with five offices across Australia says its existing familiarity with flexible working arrangements allowed it to stave off measures implemented by competitors.

30 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy