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Legislation needed for tracking app to assuage privacy concerns

In order to safeguard rights and privacy, a strong legal framework is needed for the COVID-19 tracking app, say legal advocates.

23 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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What it means to be a lawyer

The global coronavirus pandemic serves as a timely reminder of the important role that lawyers play in our society, writes Henry Kalus.

23 April 2020
By Henry Kalus
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Which businesses face the biggest risk of class actions post-pandemic?

Coronavirus is having a substantial impact upon all industries, and – if overseas trends are any indication – certain Australian businesses are more likely to face class actions moving forward.

23 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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30u30 dispute resolution and litigation finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the finalists for the dispute resolution and litigation category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

23 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Video tech now allowed for witnessing docs in NSW

A new temporary regulation made by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley allows for videoconferencing technology to be used in witnessing legal documents during COVID-19.

23 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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South Australia boosts free legal aid in COVID-19 response

South Australians will now be able to access further free legal services as the COVID-19 outbreak hits the community harder.

23 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Your firm could be very busy if you run a maritime practice

When it comes to weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, law firms with a maritime practice could be seeing increased work times due to the global disruption to international shipping and trade.

23 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Victoria to implement major justice overhaul due to COVID-19

Judge-only trials will be allowed in Victoria during the coronavirus crisis if the defendant and prosecution agree, under temporary laws to be introduced into State Parliament today.

23 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Multinational firm pauses salary reviews, defers partner profits

A “Magic Circle” law firm with an Australian presence has put a hold on salary reviews and increases and will defer partner profit distributions as it responds to COVID-19.

22 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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National firm cancels 2020 pay rises

There will be no pay rises for partners or employees this year at one national law firm, as part of its steps to manage the impact of COVID-19.

22 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave