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Dentons launches fixed pricing tool for Australian businesses

Global law firm Dentons has rolled out a new platform across its Australian arm, which aims to expand on its pricing model to local businesses.

07 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Gobbo admits to turning on another solicitor, feeds privileged information to police

Driven by jealousy and her need to feel valued, barrister Nicola Gobbo admitted that she turned on another solicitor who was also representing her criminal clients—and then went on to represent the solicitor in official court proceedings. 

01 January 1980
By Naomi Neilson
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Prioritising business above wellness won’t work in 2020

This year, more than ever before, self-care is a matter of critical importance to those in the boutique space, argues a lawyer-turned-meditation instructor.

06 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘It’s never been easier to establish a business from scratch’

One year removed from the launch of her freelance legal business, Katherine Thomas reflects on what she’s learned from the past 12 months and offers advice to those in the boutique space.

06 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Changes in parental leave to impact boutique law firms

Lawyers may see firms make positive changes to their parental leave policy, with the Morrison government having announced new parental leave entitlements.

06 February 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Why video game publishers, not governing bodies, rule eSports

Lawyers must realise that video game publishers, not governing bodies, rule eSports when dealing with the industry, one of Australia’s first specialists in the subject has said.

06 February 2020
By Adam Thorn
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Lawyer X reveals why she informed on clients

The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants has heard that Lawyer X wanted to keep working with her clients, despite informing on them to police, because they made her feel “valued” and she wanted to hold “every bit of drug information”.

06 February 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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How law reflects the ‘moral conscience’ of society: Bathurst CJ

It is crucial to view the law as showcasing the moral conscience of the society around us, but there are also limitations to this, says the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of NSW.

06 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Gobbo says she felt ‘stuck’ but doctor told her to keep informing

Barrister-turned-police snitch Nicola Gobbo was given many opportunities to leave police and criminals behind but chose to continue informing despite many warnings.

06 February 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Pivotal Systems advised on ‘novel’ financing structure

US-based tech company Pivotal Systems Corporation has been advised on the raising of $13 million under a preferred stock financing facility.

06 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy