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The child abuse royal commission has rejected claims by Cardinal George Pell regarding his knowledge of abuse by notorious paedophile priests.

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the criminal law category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the employment and workplace relations category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

In the age of coronavirus, law firms – including boutiques – are having to consider reduction in staffing numbers and accordingly must consider the prospect of redundancies.

Legal teams and businesses that aren’t effectively leveraging technology – particularly since the outbreak of coronavirus – will likely struggle moving forward.

A Baker McKenzie partner has offered insight into the current state of play and future of the media, technology and entertainment practice area.

A business that complies with the JobKeeper eligibility criteria in April will continue to receive the $1,500 per fortnight wage subsidy for the remainder of the JobKeeper period, until 27 September, the ATO has confirmed.

With redundancies and reductions in hours the go-to response for most firms, a Victorian law firm has committed to doing it differently by putting its people first.

International firm Clifford Chance has promoted 26 lawyers to the firm’s partnership ranks around the globe, with two announced in Australia.

With the recent decision to deny a common fund order in the Vocus class action, litigation funders are saying they could revert back to bookbuilding, with lawyers questioning the uncertain future of CFOs.