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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
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Creative outlets crucial for boutique lawyers

Activities such as filmmaking offer a multitude of benefits for those in the SME space that not only tick the wellness box but have flow-on effects for one’s professional capacities, argues one principal.

12 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Is Australia becoming less litigious?

Last year saw the “lowest number” of public liability claims for slips, trips and falls in the last 15 years, leading one principal to question whether we are witnessing a new trend in Australian jurisprudence.

12 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Partner of the Year Awards launched for 2020

Lawyers Weekly, in conjunction with principal partner Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s Partner of the Year Awards.

12 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Legal chatbot to combat police misconduct launched

A Victorian-based CLC, legal tech start-up and SME firm have collaborated on a bot to give voice to victims of police misconduct.

12 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy