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Family law firm ‘exceeds expectations’ in FY20 results

Australia’s first ASX-listed family law firm has reported it “exceeded expectations” in its first full reporting year on the stock exchange, announcing a revenue growth of 39 per cent.

02 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Citizenship-stripping bill set to pass

The new bill is set to give the Home Affairs Minister the power to strip Australian terrorists of their citizenship and could be passed before the end of the week under a deal between Labor and the Morrison government.

03 September 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Millions in compensation payments delayed, ALA finds

Centrelink delays are preventing vulnerable families from accessing millions of dollars locked in insurers’ trust accounts, a national legal body has found.

03 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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NAB sells MLC wealth management business for $1.44bn

National Australia Bank has been advised on the sale of its MLC wealth management business to IOOF Holdings.

03 September 2020
By Reporter
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Building a successful boutique from the ground up

Law should never be a constraint on who one is – running a firm more in line with one’s personal and professional vision is the surest path to success, says the pair behind the reigning Boutique Law Firm of the Year.

02 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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HWL Ebsworth promotes 39, elevates 4 to partner

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers has named 39 promotions with four set to join the partnership.

02 September 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Class action firms deliver strong FY20 results

Two of Australia’s leading class action firms have delivered over $700 million in claims for their clients, reported improvements in their corporate and business structures and confirmed a period of financial success amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

02 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Nexus Law Group adds Perth office

NewLaw firm Nexus Law Group has continued its expansion across Australia, this time heading west and adding two principals to open an office in Perth.

02 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Daniel Andrews hit with multibillion-dollar class action

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is facing a multibillion-dollar class action suit from businesses affected by the stage four COVID-19 lockdown.

02 September 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Clive Palmer loses legal bid amid defamation action

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer has failed in his bid to prevent young people from taking legal action against his Galilee Coal Project, arguing it negatively impacted their lives.

02 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson