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Behavioural ethics to uphold expert bias in courts

Despite codes of conduct and with very little rigorous management of expert witnesses in Australian courts, expert bias is going largely unchecked. In a new paper, professors and experts analyse how the psychology of behaviour could maintain trust in the court.

25 June 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Lawyers need to be wary for tech clients involved in international jurisdictions

Technology and internet entrepreneurs operating across international borders may be increasingly vulnerable to allegations of criminal activity from countries.

25 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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The pandemic’s impact on private clients

In the wake of troubling new research about the susceptibility of retirees to the economic downturn, lawyers in the private client space are needed more than ever before.

25 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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US senator turned Melbourne-based lawyer on systemic racism

A former member of the Kansas State Senate and Kansas House of Representatives and the first African American to study a juris doctor at Monash University, Donald Betts Jr’s goal in life is to inspire service in the public interest.

24 June 2020
By Tasha Levy
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Hall & Wilcox promotes 34 senior lawyers

National law firm Hall & Wilcox has elevated eight lawyers to partner, 11 to special counsel and 15 to senior associate.

24 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Historic political donations and election spending reform passed in Queensland

With support from anti-corruption experts and lawyers, the Palaszczuk government has passed its nation-leading electoral reform and integrity laws.

24 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Law firm to remove hierarchical titles

An Australian law firm is set to forego the hierarchy, instead opting for a cluster-based model that looks beyond the traditional set-up.

24 June 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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‘We must do more’: Legal profession responds to Dyson Heydon findings

In response to a High Court independent inquiry that found Justice Dyson Heydon had sexually harassed six women, the legal profession has responded with congratulations for the court for its swift action but disappointed that the conduct is still prevalent.

24 June 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Nominations to crown Australia’s foremost lawyer closing soon

The 20th anniversary of the Australian Law Awards will see the most consequential and important practitioner of the last 20 years receive The Lawyers Weekly Award.

24 June 2020
By Reporter
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NSW government to tackle domestic violence issues with new campaign

Attorney-General Mark Speakman has launched a new campaign to encourage domestic violence victim-survivors to reach out for help.

24 June 2020
By Tony Zhang