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Is Australia becoming less litigious?

Last year saw the “lowest number” of public liability claims for slips, trips and falls in the last 15 years, leading one principal to question whether we are witnessing a new trend in Australian jurisprudence.

12 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Partner of the Year Awards launched for 2020

Lawyers Weekly, in conjunction with principal partner Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s Partner of the Year Awards.

12 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Legal chatbot to combat police misconduct launched

A Victorian-based CLC, legal tech start-up and SME firm have collaborated on a bot to give voice to victims of police misconduct.

12 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Government endorses changes to charity and not-for-profit laws

The Morrison government has supported recommendations that would overhaul laws for charities and not-for-profits and give the charity body discretion to disclose issues.

12 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Hands-on learning key for lawyers moving forward

CPD offerings are increasing in both number and breadth, and the Law Society of NSW is committed to ensuring innovative and relevant courses for the state’s lawyers ahead of the looming deadline.

11 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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The benefits of online learning

With preferences changing when it comes to education and upskilling, an Australian CPD provider has shared the value of online learning.

11 March 2020
By Reporter
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How to avoid a last-minute CPD rush

There are certain strategies lawyers can implement which will help them avoid a last-minute scramble to obtain their CPD points.

11 March 2020
By Reporter
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George Pell to try for final bid of appeal

Predicted to be the most watched hearing in Australian history, the high-profile George Pell final bid for appeal will begin today. Here’s what to expect.

11 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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‘Comprehensive’ sexual harassment reform needed following AHRC report

Multiple legal advocacy groups have called for an overhaul of existing law to better protect workers from sexual harassment, saying “the law is simply no longer fit for purpose”.

11 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Telstra wins battle against Australia’s biggest local councils

Telstra has won a legal battle against major Australian city councils who tried to block the telco from rolling out new payphones with digital advertising billboards on city streets.

11 March 2020
By Tony Zhang