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#auslaw facing its biggest ever threat to workplace wellness

The coronavirus pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to law firms across Australia, with one senior professional saying there is “no comparison” for threats to lawyers’ health and wellbeing.

27 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Indefinite remote working to have lasting impact on firms’ WHS policies

There is little doubt that the coronavirus is forcing fundamental changes to working from home arrangements for law firms, two senior lawyers say.

27 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Pandemic will test businesses’ commitment to combating modern slavery

COVID-19 has businesses across Australia scrambling to adapt to new circumstances and will show how important fighting modern slavery is or isn’t, says one principal.

27 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Victoria fast tracks homicide matters amid coronavirus rush

To relieve pressure on the legal system in light of the global health crisis, the Magistrates’ Court has fast tracked cases directly to the Supreme Court. Here is what that means.

27 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Attempts to turn NT into cashless card trial site must be abandoned

It would be irresponsible and potentially deadly for any attempt by the Morrison government to turn the Northern Territory into a cashless debit card trial site at this time, said the Human Rights Law Centre.

27 March 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Ruby Princess coronavirus crisis could ignite class action

The Ruby Princess coronavirus debacle has caused a massive blame game, as lawyers say both the government and cruise line could face legal action and a possible class action.

26 March 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Boutiques must have business continuity plans in place

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, boutique law firms must have a documented plan in place to adapt to and recover from threats to their businesses.

26 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Managing cash flow in the next 6 months

Staying on top of your firm’s cash flow is going to be critical as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfurl.

26 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Don’t stop marketing your firm (especially now)

More so now than ever, law firms need to be visible for clients as uncertainty and unpredictability become greater features of our daily lives, argues one professional.

26 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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How boutiques can respond to the latest economic stimulus

Fiscal support for SMEs help them navigate COVID-19, but boutique law firms will also have to roll up their sleeves to get through the pandemic, says one professional.

26 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy