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Autonomy and trust key for the ‘new normal’

As legal departments figure out how to transition their teams in a post-pandemic world, leaders must ensure that staff can exercise some control and feel engaged.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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CLOC appoints new executive director

The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) has hired an executive director to help set strategy and direction, particularly in the wake of coronavirus.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Tech to bolster BigLaw wellness in post-pandemic marketplace

COVID-19 has presented the greatest ever challenge to workplace wellness. In a looming “new normal”, BigLaw will be adapting its approach to effectively managing staff.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Class action against IOOF discontinued

A class action brought by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan on behalf of IOOF shareholders has been resolved.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Faster creation of client docs a necessity in challenging times

In the wake of COVID-19, clients are becoming more cost-sensitive and concerned with turnaround times. One start-up is aiming to revolutionise how lawyers manage such demands.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Blackbird Ventures advised on $8m capital raise

Venture capital fund Blackbird Ventures has been advised on a Series A investment in Australian start-up Eucalyptus by LegalVision.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Environmental laws ‘fail’ to prevent future deadly pandemics

In a letter to Environment Minister Sussan Ley, 180 professionals have criticised laws that they argue have failed to properly protect the environment and prevent future disasters.

26 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Australia cannot ‘drop the ball’ on family and domestic violence measures

Given the range of pandemic-inspired issues with FV and DV, the Senate must ensure it has not missed an opportunity to better protect vulnerable persons.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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ABA calls out Senate inquiry for ‘disappointing’ report

As the legal profession condemns a government decision to alter its investigation into the state of domestic violence, the Australian Bar Association weighs in.

25 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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NSW Supreme Court resumes face-to-face hearings

With the country on track to eradicate coronavirus completely, the Supreme Court of NSW announced its first steps towards returning to the pre-COVID court system.

25 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson