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Nexus Law Group expands into Adelaide

NewLaw business Nexus Law Group has opened a new Adelaide office by way of appointing a principal who boasts over 30 years’ experience in the South Australian market.

26 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Litigation Capital Management secures 3rd corporate portfolio transaction with NRF

Litigation Capital Management has executed an agreement to finance corporate portfolio litigation transactions with NRF.

26 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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High schoolers set to receive ‘drop-in’ legal help 

Legal aid lawyers will be delivering free and confidential legal assistance to high school students across the ACT under a new paid partnership with the territory government. 

26 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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‘Class actions are not investment schemes’

The Senate can and should intervene to stop “disastrous new laws” that will prevent ordinary people from seeking justice against the powerful, according to the Keep Corporations Honest campaign.

26 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Should your GC be the next CEO?

Increasingly, general counsel are at the core of organisations, but if they are to become chief executive, having a balanced view of commercial risks will be critical.

25 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Just 8% of GCs perform ‘truly executive’ roles

General counsel are much more effective when they spend time on strategic work and supply business guidance, according to Gartner.

25 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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In-house roles ‘are not going to be as readily available’

In an age of economic uncertainty, corporate counsel positions may be hard to come by, but building up your skill set will make you better placed for when things improve.

25 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Be a problem expert, not a tech expert

The good news is that corporate counsel don’t actually need to know a lot about legal tech, writes Sam Burrett.

25 August 2020
By Sam Burrett
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Former Qantas GC named Cashrewards chairman

Australian cashback reward company Cashrewards has completed a capital raise and appointed three new non-executive directors, including one who will serve as chairman.

25 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Paper hearings’ and other needed court transformations

In a post-pandemic world, it will be incumbent upon the court system to not simply automate, but transform itself so as to better provide access to justice, says Professor Richard Susskind.

25 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy