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In-house lawyers are ‘the unsung heroes’ who deserve recognition

With the Corporate Counsel Awards 2020 having just launched, we spoke with three former winners about the importance of acknowledging the work done by corporate counsel.

19 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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DWF absorbs McDonald Johnson Lawyers

DWF has confirmed it has scooped up McDonald Johnson Lawyers, bringing its Aussie office count up to six and expanding headcount to over 180 people across the country.

19 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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What issues are most commonly perceived with unethical business behaviour?

Corruption, company tax avoidance and misleading and deceptive advertising continue to be the top issues relating to unethical behavioural perceptions in business, according to new findings.

19 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Female management representation up year-on-year

New research has shown a slight increase in the representation of women in management positions across Australia.

19 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Overcoming perceived barriers from in-house lawyers about the NewLaw space

In response to reluctance that in-house lawyers may still have when it comes to choosing NewLaw firms for work, one senior practitioner says there are ways that such firms can showcase their worth.

19 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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GCs still crave better value from firms

A general counsel has provided an overview of what in-house counsel still need from their panel law firms, with greater value retaining the top spot.

19 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Proposed laws to limit environmental activism ‘outrageous’

Any legislation that has the effect of limiting constitutionally implied political communication needs to be critically analysed, argues one partner.

19 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Clutz launches 4th Melbourne art exhibition

Clayton Utz has featured two contemporary Australian artists at what marks its fourth Melbourne exhibition.

19 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Victorian Bar elects new president

The Victorian Bar has elected Wendy Harris QC as its new president, who will take over from Dr Matt Collins QC who has now completed his two-year term.

19 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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New national workplace relations firm launches

A specialist workplace law firm, comprised mostly of former K&L Gates practitioners, has simultaneously opened offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth with nine founding partners.

19 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy