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Sports contracts in the age of COVID-19

The in-house legal function will be fundamental for the sports and entertainment sectors as we emerge from the global coronavirus pandemic, argues one professional.

28 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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When will the impact of COVID-19 diminish for businesses?

According to new research, legal counsel do not see the impacts of coronavirus dissipating for some time.

28 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Over half of in-house lawyers concerned about 3rd party cyber risks

Since the onset of coronavirus, more than half of legal and compliance leaders believe that cyber security and data breach is the most-increased third-party risk their organisations face.

28 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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ASX 200 companies’ susceptibility to fraud during COVID-19

New research from KPMG Forensic highlights fears from executives in ASX 200 companies about fraud in the wake of coronavirus.

28 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Striking the right balance on team management during pandemic

Legal team leaders must ensure they are effectively balancing the needs of their teams together with the broader business in the wake of COVID-19.

28 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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LIV drops membership fee by 80%

The Law Institute of Victoria has unveiled a $4 million member subsidy package to support members and practitioners across the Garden State in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic.

28 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Informer 3838’: The real story behind Lawyer X

Over two feature-length episodes, the story of Lawyer X was told – parts of it were on the money, the rest missed its mark. Lawyers Weekly broke down the real story behind Nicola Gobbo and her decade spent informing on the criminals while playing against the police.

28 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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2 in 5 lawyers have reduced workload in wake of COVID-19

Research exclusive to Lawyers Weekly has found that a troubling number of lawyers have seen a decrease in their workloads, with many also fearing for their future workload.

28 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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30u30 real estate finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the real estate category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

28 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Advice from recruiters about weathering the COVID-19 storm

Worried about the impact of the pandemic on your vocational prospects? Six recruiters offer their thoughts on having a broader perspective and how best to move forward.

28 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy