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Law firms must be more adaptive and responsive

Law firms emerging post-pandemic will need to readapt and react to the changes from COVID-19 on many aspects of the profession.

27 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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The Corporate Counsel Show: ‘Be a business partner, not an impediment’

Being a good and successful in-house lawyer means many things. According to Will Daymond, one critical skill is striking the right balance between offering the required support without necessarily involving one’s self in every little matter.

26 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Solicitor to personally front costs due to ‘administrative delays’

A solicitor has been ordered to “personally pay” the costs accrued from a delay in court proceedings, citing administrative oversight and COVID-19 restrictions.

26 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Federal Court class action launched against CBA

Shine Lawyers has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against major bank CBA’s CommInsure policy on behalf of “tens of thousands” of affected consumers.

26 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Nexus Law Group expands into Adelaide

NewLaw business Nexus Law Group has opened a new Adelaide office by way of appointing a principal who boasts over 30 years’ experience in the South Australian market.

26 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Litigation Capital Management secures 3rd corporate portfolio transaction with NRF

Litigation Capital Management has executed an agreement to finance corporate portfolio litigation transactions with NRF.

26 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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High schoolers set to receive ‘drop-in’ legal help 

Legal aid lawyers will be delivering free and confidential legal assistance to high school students across the ACT under a new paid partnership with the territory government. 

26 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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‘Class actions are not investment schemes’

The Senate can and should intervene to stop “disastrous new laws” that will prevent ordinary people from seeking justice against the powerful, according to the Keep Corporations Honest campaign.

26 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Should your GC be the next CEO?

Increasingly, general counsel are at the core of organisations, but if they are to become chief executive, having a balanced view of commercial risks will be critical.

25 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Just 8% of GCs perform ‘truly executive’ roles

General counsel are much more effective when they spend time on strategic work and supply business guidance, according to Gartner.

25 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy