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The benefits of online learning

With preferences changing when it comes to education and upskilling, an Australian CPD provider has shared the value of online learning.

11 March 2020
By Reporter
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How to avoid a last-minute CPD rush

There are certain strategies lawyers can implement which will help them avoid a last-minute scramble to obtain their CPD points.

11 March 2020
By Reporter
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George Pell to try for final bid of appeal

Predicted to be the most watched hearing in Australian history, the high-profile George Pell final bid for appeal will begin today. Here’s what to expect.

11 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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‘Comprehensive’ sexual harassment reform needed following AHRC report

Multiple legal advocacy groups have called for an overhaul of existing law to better protect workers from sexual harassment, saying “the law is simply no longer fit for purpose”.

11 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Telstra wins battle against Australia’s biggest local councils

Telstra has won a legal battle against major Australian city councils who tried to block the telco from rolling out new payphones with digital advertising billboards on city streets.

11 March 2020
By Tony Zhang
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LIV calls for action on funding ‘shortfalls’

The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) has issued a statement, urging greater assistance in legal aid funding made available throughout the state.

11 March 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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IMF Bentham merges, takes on new namesake

Litigation funder IMF Bentham has merged with a high-value claims financier and will take the latter’s name.

11 March 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Making workplace sexual harassment a thing of the past

While sexual harassment is not a new issue, in recent years there has been a growing awareness of employee rights when it comes to harassment of any kind in the workplace, writes Talitha Maugueret.

11 March 2020
By Talitha Maugueret
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What the profession thinks about the new Fair Work rules

To understand the debate on the new requirements for law firms to record overtime, Lawyers Weekly asked lawyers across the spectrum if they thought the profession will see a major shift in managing their staff.

11 March 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Boards that prioritise women directors ‘tap into a deep talent pool’

New research has highlighted significant benefits to companies that not only move to have more women on their boards but also include them in more meaningful ways.

10 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy