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In-House Company Secretary of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the In-House Company Secretary of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

13 July 2020
By Reporter
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Qld criminal lawyer loses appeal over practising ban

A Queensland criminal lawyer who repeatedly breached bail conditions while on fraud charges has lost his appeal against the cancellation of his practising certificate.

13 July 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Crossbench pushes for inquiry into ‘unfair’ prosecution of Bernard Collaery and Witness K

Crossbench senators are pushing for a parliamentary inquiry into the treatment of Bernard Collaery and Witness K, while a possible appeal will be made against the ruling to hold his trial in secret.

13 July 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Roundtable of legal experts addresses sexual harassment 

As the profession reels from the recent Dyson Heydon revelations, the Law Council of Australia held a national roundtable to address the prevalence of sexual harassment.

13 July 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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LCA concerned ASIO Act amendments will be an overreach

The design of intrusive and coercive powers held by intelligence operatives like ASIO may remain secretive but it must also be proportionate, a major legal body said.

13 July 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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NewLaw Firm of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the NewLaw Firm of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

13 July 2020
By Reporter
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Energy and Resources Team of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the Energy and Resources Team of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

13 July 2020
By Reporter
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Insurance Team of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the Insurance Team of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

13 July 2020
By Reporter
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How to achieve partnership by your early 30s

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Marque Lawyers’ newest partner, Kiera Peacock, reveals how she managed to reach this extraordinary career milestone at such a young age.

10 July 2020
By Tasha Levy
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Do lawyers want to go back to the office?

A new survey has captured sentiment from legal professionals on whether they’re likely to continue remote working post-COVID-19.

10 July 2020
By Emma Musgrave