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More in-house lawyers dedicated to cyber security than before

New research shows a greater number of organisations with a dedicated legal counsel for cyber security matters compared to two years ago.

04 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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ACC, LCA team up to assist businesses navigate modern slavery risks

The Association of Corporate Counsel and Law Council of Australia are helping businesses better combat human trafficking as part of good governance practices.

04 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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RBA reveals August cash rate call

In this special announcement, partnered by Legal Home Loans, learn the outcome of the Reserve Bank’s monthly cash rate decision.

04 August 2020
By Cameron Micallef
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Is now the time to push for partnership?

In amid the challenges of COVID-19 are inherent professional opportunities. Here, Kiera Peacock discuses whether one such opportunity is becoming a partner.

04 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Melbourne law firms forced to close as COVID-19 stage 4 lockdown sets in

Law firms in metropolitan Melbourne will be forced to close their practices for onsite work after Wednesday as stage four restrictions are imposed.

04 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Hamilton Locke to work alongside legal provider

Hamilton Locke’s holding company has acquired half of Source Legal to bring the two legal providers together to reflect an ongoing evolution of the law industry.

04 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Magic Circle M&A veteran joins Gilbert + Tobin

Gilbert + Tobin has appointed a new partner to bolster their corporate M&A team in Melbourne, effective 1 August 2020.

04 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Report on child and youth protection will ‘restore trust in system’

Under proposed recommendations into the child and youth protection services, carers and families may appeal against decisions regarding children in care.

04 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Justice targets are a ‘wish list’ that lack real ambition, legal bodies say

The government’s goal to reduce incarceration rates of Indigenous people down to 15 per cent by 2023 is “setting our sights too low” and lacks committed, ambitious action.

03 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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What does Victoria’s lockdown mean for courts?

As Melbourne closes back down for the next six weeks, courts prepare for a longer remote period – so what does that mean for those who still need to make in-person appearances?

03 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson