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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
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National firm names 7 new partners in ‘record’ promotions round

An Australian firm has confirmed its senior promotions for 2020, with 32 lawyers elevated to senior roles, including partners, special counsel and senior associates.

14 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Keep fighting for your role (even as restrictions ease)

As Australia turns its attention to a post-pandemic world, “the fight continues” for legal employees to retain their positions and financial security.

14 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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30u30 wellness advocate finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the wellness advocate category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

14 May 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Law Society seeks to remove solicitor from Roll

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has determined whether the Law Society can proceed with an application to remove a solicitor’s name from the Roll.

14 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Lawyers key for aviation success post-pandemic

COVID-19 has had a significant impact upon the aviation industry, bringing into sharp focus the critical role lawyers will have in ensuring clients not only survive, but can flourish.

14 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Parliament passes key COVID-19 pandemic reforms

A special sitting of NSW Parliament has passed a second set of laws to equip citizens, businesses and the justice system to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

14 May 2020
By Tony Zhang
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UK expert weighs in on Lawyer X handling

A former senior police officer from the UK has weighed in on the management of criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo by Victoria Police.

14 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Land and Environment Court commissioner appointed

The former president of the Law Society of NSW has been appointed as commissioner of the state’s Land and Environment Court.

14 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy