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Boutique firms critical to success of Australian economy

If Australia is to get back on track in a post-pandemic world, SMEs such as boutique law firms will need to flourish.

28 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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How have boutiques fared on cyber security during COVID-19?

Post-pandemic, boutique law firms should consider full reviews of their technology and processes to ensure proper protection for clients and adherence to regulatory duties.

28 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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How to grow and retain clients during a pandemic

Now is a critical time to ensure your messaging is highly optimised to encourage clients through the door, writes Sabri Suby.

28 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Adapt, don’t pivot, to thrive post-pandemic

Reactive business strategies during COVID-19 will not be as effective as proactive steps to reconfigure one’s practice.

28 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Government shouldn’t cave to ‘hysterical messaging’ about class actions

Australian companies have nothing to fear from continuous disclosure laws if they do right by investors and customers, say plaintiff law firms.

28 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Funders respond to recent government actions to impose regulation

With recent government actions ramping up on litigation funding industry, funders have responded to the recent government efforts to impose control on funders.

28 May 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Lawyers for Pauline Hanson issue High Court ultimatum

Lawyers working for One Nation leader Pauline Hanson have issued a warning to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to open the borders or face legal action in the High Court.

28 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Mental health inquiry granted extension

A royal commission into the state of Victoria’s mental health sector has been granted a three-month extension following the cancellations of public hearings and consultations.

28 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Promoting international human rights in a time of pandemic

On March 16 2020, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a press release urging states against the abuse of their emergency powers in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Jonathan Liljeblad.

28 May 2020
By Jonathan Liljeblad
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NSW A-G launches new anti-racism campaign

A multimedia campaign launched this week will target hate and xenophobia, including online abuse and in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

28 May 2020
By Tony Zhang