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Juniors must develop their personal brand – now more than ever

It’s never too early to be thinking about one’s long-term vocational path, and COVID-19 is a stark reminder of the importance of putting one’s self forward.

15 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Legal service ‘deeply disappointed’ with strip-search consequences

A suite of reports has detailed the excessive and unlawful strip searching of young people but has not recommended consequences for the NSW Police officers involved.

15 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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COVIDSafe data ‘safe in our hands’, says AG office

Legislation passed by the Morrison government has enhanced the privacy protections in the COVIDSafe app, according to Attorney-General Christian Porter.

15 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Law firms in top 5 most-breached sectors (and the threat is increasing)

Lawyers are prime targets for economically or financially motivated actors, writes Mark Goudie.

15 May 2020
By Mark Goudie
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Legal bodies ‘concerned’ about proposed amendments to ASIO Act

Legal bodies have stated they are concerned about new draft laws that if passed would allow Australian spies to question 14-year-old suspects.

15 May 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Baker McKenzie helps clients raise capital during COVID-19

Baker McKenzie has successfully assisted its clients in a number of recent capital raisings during the COVID-19 period.

15 May 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Evaluating cyber security measures as firms emerge from lockdown

The advent of COVID-19 and consequential WFH arrangements have highlighted how important it is for boutiques to have stringent cyber security measures in place.

14 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Business continuity plans for a post-pandemic world

Coming out of COVID-19, boutique law firms must realise that “the unexpected does happen”, and thus shoring up one’s business continuity plans is fundamental.

14 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Managing cash flow as end of lockdown looms

Australia is starting to turn its attention to a post-pandemic world, but cash flow considerations will still feature prominently for law firms.

14 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Online courts: Temporary solution or a new model of justice?

Moving court hearings online can facilitate the just, quick and cheap resolution of commercial disputes using widely accessible technology, writes Fiona McLay.

14 May 2020
By Fiona McLay