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Goodbye
Big Law 16 November 2017 ByTom Lodewyke6 more partners say goodbye to HDY

Two weeks ahead of Henry Davis York’s combination with Norton Rose Fulbright, six more partners have declined the...

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Award
SME Law 01 January 1980 ByEmma MusgraveGoing beyond legal sees firm scoop up prestigious award

A start-up has become the first law firm to be awarded what’s being called “SMEs’ biggest prize”.

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marriage equality
The Bar 16 November 2017 ByTom LodewykeLegislation the next hurdle for marriage equality

Lawyers have underscored the importance of ensuring same-sex marriage legislation does not limit anti-discrimination...

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Anti-bribery, corruption
Big Law 16 November 2017 ByEmma MusgraveGlobal launches ‘groundbreaking’ anti-bribery tool

A global law firm has launched a new tool which promises to put key aspects of worldwide anti-corruption laws at the...

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Emma Warren
Big Law 16 November 2017 ByMelissa CoadeVic road upgrade to be Australian project-first

The contract for an upgrade of Victoria’s Western Roads will be the first such contract for a public-private...

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SME Law 16 November 2017 ByMelissa CoadeArrested for fraud: Qld lawyers caught in cash payment scandal

The legal fraternity in Queensland has been mired by aggravated fraud charges against two lawyers and a law clerk...

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Justice
Big Law 16 November 2017 ByTom LodewykePitcher Partners embroiled in Slater & Gordon class action

A claim has been filed against the accounting firm over its auditing for Slater and Gordon.

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Law firm without lawyers opens its doors
SME Law 15 November 2017 ByEmma MusgraveLaw firm without lawyers opens its doors

With reports estimating 40 per cent of Aussie jobs to be automated by 2025, a “law firm without lawyers” has been...

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Lawyer slams ‘pig-headed’ policy
SME Law 15 November 2017 ByEmma MusgraveLawyer slams ‘pig-headed’ policy

A Queensland family lawyer has lashed out at the state’s Liberal National Party following an “appalling” new...

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Multimillion-dollar deal
Big Law 15 November 2017 ByMelissa CoadeMega advice business birthed from multimillion-dollar deal

The acquisition of ANZ’s OnePath for $975 million has transformed a company into one of the largest advice providers...

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