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Lawyer found guilty of supplying drugs to bikie gang

A lawyer in the Riverina has been found guilty of being part of a criminal group supplying drugs linked to an outlaw motorcycle gang.

13 March 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Michael Kirby throws support behind Julian Assange

The mistreatment of WikiLeaks founder is “shocking and excessive”, said Michael Kirby on the recent trial that saw Julian Assange stripped naked and handcuffed.

13 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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New appointment to Victoria Magistrates Court

The Andrews Labor government has appointed a new magistrate to the Magistrates Court of Victoria.

13 March 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Major legal fintech acquisition goes ahead

A legal fintech start-up has acquired a barrister practice management product to become what it calls an Australian market leader in practice management software for barristers.

13 March 2020
By Tony Zhang
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ASIC succeeds against AGM Markets

Norton Rose Fulbright has assisted ASIC in its case against AGM Markets Pty Ltd and its authorised representatives, OT Markets Pty Ltd and Ozifin Tech Pty Ltd.

13 March 2020
By Tony Zhang
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New session added to Corporate Counsel Summit

With unprecedented change impacting in-house lawyers, a new session has been added to this year’s Corporate Counsel Summit to help general counsel manage their teams effectively.

13 March 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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$1.3m payout for abuse survivor ‘sends strong message’

A landmark decision in Western Australia sets a significant precedent for access to justice for survivors of sexual abuse, argues one plaintiff firm.

13 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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The impact of the new annualised salary provisions on boutique firms

In recent weeks, Lawyers Weekly explored how the new Fair Work Commission-imposed annualised salary provisions will affect BigLaw. Here, we explore the impact on the SME space.

12 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Leadership on wellness fundamental, regardless of firm size

Walking the talk is the “single most powerful and authentic demonstration” that a firm leader is a wellness advocate, and such action must correspond with individual firm needs.

12 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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5 ways managing partners must respond to economic turmoil

Firm leaders, particularly those in the SME space, have to be prepared to manage the fallout of global events, writes Jacob Aldridge.

12 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy