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Minters seeks clarity for commercial landlords and SME tenants

A new COVID-19 code of conduct compendium launched by MinterEllison aims to offer clarity to SME landlords and tenants experiencing financial hardship.

03 June 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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The Corporate Counsel Show: Why it might be time for Australian corporations to ‘go global’

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, the general counsel and chief strategy officer for Croesus Holdings Group, Garry Taylor, delves into the development of a new scenario for how Australian corporations operate once we emerge out of the coronavirus crisis – by “going global”.

03 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Australian Law Awards submissions closing soon

There is still time for deserving practitioners and teams across the board to be recognised at Lawyers Weekly’s annual Australian Law Awards, with submissions closing next week.

02 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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GC’s role is to ‘listen and provide counsel’ during crises

Now more so than ever, it is critical that general counsel act as wise advisers to businesses and be “true, honest and empathetic” leaders to their teams.

02 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Q&A with Anna Campbell, general counsel, AFCA

Lawyers Weekly sat down with the general counsel of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), Anna Campbell, to better understand daily practice in her legal department.

02 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Corporate interests alone cannot combat modern slavery

Union and human rights experts must be brought to the table to help the federal government tackle modern slavery, in addition to corporations, argue legal advocates.

02 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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What makes a ‘personally effective’ GC?

Only 8 per cent of general counsel hold corporate executive roles, and company performance is suffering as a result, says new research.

02 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Former GC named chair of Cranlana Centre

A former general counsel and company secretary has been appointed as chair of the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership.

02 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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RBA reveals June cash rate call

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

02 June 2020
By Cameron Micallef
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SA justice system receives $15m boost

The South Australian government has pledged $15 million to overhaul audiovisual link technology as part of its response to COVID-19.

02 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy