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Barrister lodges Supreme Court challenge against Daniel Andrews

On behalf of a Melbourne restaurateur, a barrister has lodged documents in the state’s Supreme Court arguing that the curfew decision is invalid and not proportionate.

17 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Virtual documents and e-signing to be extended

The witnessing of important legal documents such as wills, powers of attorney and statutory declarations over videoconference will continue under new legislation to be introduced into NSW Parliament.

17 September 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Australia considers abandoning legal treaties with Hong Kong

Australia is set to consider abandoning the legal treaties between itself and Hong Kong as the ongoing tensions between the two continue to create a rift.

17 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Young lawyers are doing it tough

2020 has meant graduations in absentia, admission on the papers and a job market with few opportunities. Young lawyers, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, have faced multiple blows this year, writes Stefani Janson.

17 September 2020
By Stefani Janson
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Mills Oakley hires 4 from PwC, including 2 partners

National law firm Mills Oakley has secured the services of two corporate partners, as well as a senior associate and an associate, from PwC Legal.

17 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Daniel Andrews must ensure greater accountability from Victoria Police

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, legal and human rights organisations are calling on Premier Daniel Andrews to ensure greater police accountability following recent concerning incidents of police violence.

17 September 2020
By Tony Zhang
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: ‘It takes a village’ to succeed in sole practice

No one person knows or can do everything, and thus it is critical to take a collaborative and holistic approach to life in the boutique law space, says an award-winning practitioner.

16 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Global firm to unwind COVID-19 compensation reduction measures

A global law firm with an Australian presence is set to reduce and eliminate temporary measures implemented to manage the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

16 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Qld solicitor reprimanded and fined over 13 misconduct charges

A tribunal has found a Queensland-based solicitor guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct on 13 charges, handing down several penalties that included a reprimand, a $10,000 fine and changes to his practicing certificate.

16 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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NSW principal found guilty of trust account deficiencies, intermixing payments

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found a principal and partner engaged in unsatisfactory professional conduct due to his part in trust account deficiencies.

16 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson