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How involved should businesses be in regulation?

New research from a global law firm suggests that sentiment about the extent to which executives should be involved in the regulation of technology varies from region to region.

17 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘No additional benefit’ in new class actions parliamentary inquiry

Given that there have been numerous details inquiries in recent years into the class actions space, there is no need for a new one, argues one litigation funder.

17 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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ALS welcomes Aboriginal Languages Act proclamation

The Aboriginal Legal Service has called the proclamation of the Aboriginal Languages Act a “way forward in securing the preservation, protection and promotion” of Indigenous languages in the state.

17 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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New CEO appointed to ‘revolutionary’ value pricing firm

One of the “revolutionary” law firms which was one of the first to abandon time-based billing has appointed a new CEO.

17 March 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Firm remains entitled to sack lawyer over Defence Department criticisms

A lawyer who alleged he was sacked over his political views, and for publicly criticising the Defence Department for child sex abuse claims, has had his appeal denied.

17 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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‘I would have died without that support’: Victoria cuts vital court funding

In light of recent family violence tragedies, a decision to cut funding for crucial support is “short-sighted”, former royal commission judge Marcia Neave told Lawyers Weekly.

16 March 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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How our nation’s courts are responding to COVID-19

Across the country, Supreme Courts are taking varying steps to avoid exacerbating the spread of coronavirus.

16 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Advice to those yet to complete their CPD points

Three CPD providers have offered insight into what lawyers should know if they’re yet to obtain their CPD points.

16 March 2020
By Reporter
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How to help staff manage stress

Some people are more resilient than others, and thus it is incumbent upon team leaders to better empathise and encourage their staff - especially in times of pressure, says one expert.

16 March 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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How to achieve peak performance

There are a few strategies lawyers can implement to help them use their time in the most effective manner, according to an expert in the space. 

16 March 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy