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Supreme Court orders elderly couple out of home amid COVID-19 fears

The NSW Supreme Court has acknowledged an elderly couple is at risk of death if they contract the virus and has considered orders to uphold the order for them to vacate.

20 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Conman found guilty after fooling 4 NSW judges

A con artist who deceived four NSW judges with sham medical reports claiming he had terminal cancer is set to be jailed.

20 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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International firm appoints Aussie to co-lead global practice

An international law firm has confirmed an Australian partner will take on a leadership role within its global real estate practice.

17 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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What ‘Survivor’ taught Sharn Coombes about resilience for lawyers

It’s difficult to imagine that reality TV stars and lawyers have all that much in common, but according to “Survivor All-Stars” runner-up and barrister Sharn Coombes, the skill sets are more synonymous than they appear.

17 April 2020
By Tasha Levy
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Another global firm freezes pay rises, cuts pay for partners

A global law firm with an Australian presence has put in place measures to steer the business through the global coronavirus pandemic.

17 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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BigLaw firm cuts partner draws by 20%, asks staff to move to 80% work and pay

An international law firm is reducing partner drawings and has asked employees to adopt an 80 per cent work pattern and equivalent remuneration reduction, among other new measures to combat COVID-19.

17 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Pell decision to leave ‘trail of devastation’ but will not hinder future cases

It is “legally wrong” to assume that the merit of future cases brought in the criminal or civil jurisdictions for assault by a priest is weakened by the George Pell decision.

17 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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WA trial judge overruled for failing to properly direct the jury

Jury trials and their credibility in high-profile cases have come under the knife lately – but what happens when the unconscious bias is driven in part by the trial judge?

17 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Court ruling on Colette demonstrative of judicial discretion in voluntary administration process

The Federal Court ruled earlier this week in favour of the administrators of fashion retailer Colette by Colette Hayman to provide personal liability relief with respect to certain lease obligations. Here, counsel for the administrators explain its significance.

17 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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KHQ Lawyers welcomes new tech principal

KHQ Lawyers has appointed a new principal, who brings vast technology and commercial capabilities.

17 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave