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Big Law 12 December 2017 ByTom LodewykeUN equality standards launched in Melbourne

The United Nations has launched new global equality standards for businesses.

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The Bar 11 December 2017 ByMelissa CoadeWarm welcome for new district court judges

Three practitioners who were appointed as district court judges in WA have been congratulated by the state’s legal...

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Lawyers welcome same-sex marriage reform
The Bar 11 December 2017 ByTom LodewykeLawyers welcome same-sex marriage reform

Australian lawyers have welcomed the recent legalisation of same-sex marriage, after a prolonged national debate. 

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Lawyer's Weekly Corporate Counsel Awards 2018
Corporate Counsel 11 December 2017 ByTom LodewykeCorporate Counsel Awards finalists revealed for 2018

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the second annual Corporate Counsel Awards. 

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Paul Rawlinson
Big Law 11 December 2017 ByTom LodewykeBakers opaque on financial plan

Baker McKenzie has remained tight-lipped on rumours of a global financial consolidation plan. 

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Uni partnership spurs legal clinic for start-ups
SME Law 11 December 2017 ByMelissa CoadeUni partnership spurs legal clinic for start-ups

A new legal initiative is offering free and discounted services for the local SME and start-up community in Sydney’s...

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Legacy of long time Ashurst leader to benefit firm ‘for years to come’
Big Law 11 December 2017 ByMelissa CoadeLegacy of long time Ashurst leader to benefit firm ‘for years to...

Mary Padbury’s contributions to Ashurst over more than three decades at the firm have been described as “influential...

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Legislative changes to shake up corporate crime regime
Big Law 11 December 2017 ByMelissa CoadeLegislative changes to shake up corporate crime regime

A bill has been introduced in Parliament to strengthen Australia’s corporate crime laws and create a deferred...

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Big Law 08 December 2017 ByMelissa CoadeRe-wiring HSF’s law firm culture for the innovation era

Infusing innovation into workplace culture can be a hurdle for any company, but the CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills says...

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Lawyers Weekly Future Forum
NewLaw 08 December 2017 ByEmma MusgraveFull speed ahead

Relive the highlights from the second annual Lawyers Weekly Future Forum.

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