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Credit scores set to jump with removal of civil court filings from personal files

In mid-February, tens of thousands of Australians will see their credit scores jump as a result of civil court filings no longer appearing on credit files.

03 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Seyfarth Shaw elevates WHS lawyer to partner

International firm Seyfarth Shaw has promoted Sarah Goodhew, who is currently on maternity leave, to the partnership for its workplace, health and safety team.

03 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Britain is bracing for a brave new post-Brexit world

Numerous questions and issues remain unresolved regarding trade and bilateral relationships, writes Emma Langley.

03 February 2020
By Emma Langley
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Australia’s major firms respond to bushfires

As summer enters its final month, the bushfires continue to burn through Australia, impacting communities all over Australia. Here, Lawyers Weekly explores which BigLaw firms are on the front foot with the bushfires.

03 February 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Should firms move towards fixed pricing in the wake of FWC requirements?

Movement away from billable hours is the best way to breed a better, more hospitable environment for overworked juniors, according to five NewLaw practitioners – including one who called the new FWC requirements a “sad indictment of the old law model”.

31 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Banking giant under fire for alleged international law breaches

An international law claim has been launched against a big four bank in an attempt to hold the financial institution accountable for its financing of fossil fuel projects that contribute to the climate crisis.

31 January 2020
By Grace Ormsby
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Lipman Karas co-founder appointed chair of SA Legal Services Commission

The principal and co-founder of Lipman Karas has been named as the new chair for the Legal Services Commission in South Australia.

31 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lawyer X informer role ‘unthinkable’, says Victoria Police legal services director

The legal services director of Victoria Police said it was “unthinkable” that police used a criminal barrister as an informer and was “disappointed” they didn’t seek his advice.

31 January 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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BigLaw partner assigned to lead data inquiry for federal government

The federal government will be examining further ways to utilise Consumer Data Right to support innovation and competition with the assistance of a partner at a major firm.

31 January 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Tone comes from the top – especially in boutique firms

How the leaders of boutique practices conduct themselves has significant flow-on consequences for the professional environment of that practice, argues one senior lawyer.

30 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy