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Are smartphones hijacking lawyers’ thinking?

New research shows that three in four Australians think that technology and smartphones are creating a more distracted society, including in the workplace.

04 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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‘No longer fit for purpose’: ACCC weighs in on e-conveyancing framework

The ACCC has handed down its report on e-conveyancing market reform, highlighting the need for greater competition, clear rules and certainty for industry stakeholders.

04 December 2019
By Tony Zhang
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Majority of lawyers not capitalising on tech benefits

New research has found the bulk of the legal profession is underusing available technology, despite the benefits it provides to the business of law.

04 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Nicola Gobbo appearance addressed at Lawyer X royal commission

Commissioner Margaret McMurdo has passed down her verdict on the appearance of barrister Nicola Gobbo before the royal commission into the possible mismanagement of the human informers recruited under Victoria Police.

04 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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‘Gender is at play’ in workplace sexual harassment complaints

Gender inequality at the top of the workplace, particularly in managerial and leadership positions, is still a key driver in the proliferation of sexual harassment complaints.

04 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Sparkes appoints 2 new board members

National firm Sparke Helmore Lawyers has appointed two new board members in accordance with the firm’s strategy to be a market-leading Australian professional services business.

04 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Homophobia can arise at any level of an organisation’

The deliberate targeting of four police officer clients for drug testing is a timely reminder that lawyers across the board must be mindful of the vulnerability of all minority groups in the workplace, argues one professional.

04 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Qld flood victims to be compensated following class action win

Thousands of Queenslanders who were impacted by the severe flooding in the Sunshine State in 2011 are now able to recover losses following a NSW Supreme Court win.

04 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Assistant commissioner had ‘serious concerns’ about Lawyer X, handlers should have shut down confidential disclosures

An assistant commissioner of Victoria Police said he was concerned and disappointed about the use of barrister Nicola Gobbo as a human source.

04 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Irvin & Johnson sells 40% stake to Simplot Australia

DLA Piper has assisted in the sale of 40 per cent of Irvin & Johnson International to Simplot Australia.

04 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson