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SME Law 02 February 2018 ByEmma MusgraveIP specialists warn of ‘serious disadvantage’ to SMEs

The government’s plan to abolish the innovation patent system has been discouraged by an industry body, which has...

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Andrew Brooks
SME Law 01 February 2018 ByTom LodewykeProfile: Legal legacy

Two members of a family of lawyers have shared their insights into the changing profession.

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Law Council of Australia
The Bar 01 February 2018 ByEmma MusgraveLCA weighs in on espionage crackdown

The Law Council of Australia has offered its take on new espionage and foreign interference laws in a statement to the...

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Big Law 01 February 2018 ByMelissa CoadeG+T launches tool to navigate competition law reforms

A national law firm has responded to recent competition law changes in Australia with a new mobile tool.

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Visa, passport
Big Law 01 February 2018 ByTom LodewykeMorrison’s refugee visa delays show ‘utter disregard for the...

The Refugee Advice & Casework Service has slammed Scott Morrison’s efforts to delay refugees’ security...

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Life with Law
NewLaw 01 February 2018 ByMelissa CoadeLegal inspo series kicks off in Aus

A new event has hit Australian shores, with Lawyers On Demand launching the ‘Life with Law’ lecture series.  

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Mirko Bagaric and Dan Hunter
Big Law 31 January 2018 ByMelissa CoadeAI promise could radically improve justice, lawyers say

Streamlining Australian sentencing procedures to be fairer and more transparent could be as easy as clicking a button,...

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Pip Nicholson Melbourne Law School
Careers 31 January 2018 ByMelissa CoadeDean earmarks globalisation and tech in vision for Melbourne Law...

The new dean of Melbourne Law School has spoken of the “exciting” challenges and opportunities available to legal...

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‘Bonza beaut’ honours
The Bar 31 January 2018 ByTom Lodewyke‘Bonza beaut’ honours for legal eagles

Lawyers Weekly celebrates the members of the legal community recognised on this year’s Australia Day Honours List.

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Corporate Counsel 30 January 2018 ByTom LodewykeIn-house counsel ‘pinched’ during cyber breaches

A panel discussion has revealed how corporate counsel can best prepare to co-ordinate a company’s response to a cyber...

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