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Is Australia risking losing business in dispute resolution?

It is anticipated that three-quarters of all lawsuits in the DR space will be resolved online in the next decade, and Australia must ensure it isn’t falling behind our regional neighbours, argues one professional.

02 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Virtual internship for human rights law launches

One of Australia’s legal education providers has unveiled the nation’s first human rights law virtual internship, aiming to give prospective students a “realistic glimpse” into the life of a human rights lawyer.

02 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Australia ‘yet to realise’ its potential as a regional hub for international disputes

There are inherent challenges facing arbitration in Australia, but these can be overcome with “significant effort” on the part of Australia’s legal community, argues one practitioner.

02 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Coleman Greig integrates Argyle Lawyers to expand tax offering specialists

Sydney law firm Coleman Greig has expanded its service offering with the integration of specialist law firm Argyle Lawyers.

03 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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‘Unnecessary’ dual regulation for migration lawyers to be removed

Under new measures in the Migration Amendment Bill 2019, more lawyers can provide immigration assistance at an inexpensive cost to consumers.

02 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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WA appoints 6 new senior counsel - 2019

Six practitioners have been appointed to senior counsel in Western Australia, which the state’s Law Society called “recognition of their demonstrated distinction”.

02 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Group funding legislation for class actions will ‘improve access to justice’

The Victorian government has introduced legislation intending to make it easier to bring class actions for silicosis, wage theft and other forms of wrongdoing.

02 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Go To Court Lawyers makes firm acquisition

Go To Court Lawyers (GTC) has confirmed it has scooped up another law firm in a move that sees it expand its employee base to more than 190 people across the country.

02 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Law firm promotes LGBT+ art for emerging artists

A national law firm has launched an art exhibition in Melbourne to promote the LGBT+ community and promote conversations around issues and activism.

02 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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New technology to shift away from traditional file sharing tools

Traditional file sharing tools and email have been replaced with a secure, cloud-based solution that will “optimise” the deal-making space for lawyers and their clients.

02 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson