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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
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‘I never believed recovery was going to be possible for me’

A combination of writing, hitting the gym, playing rugby and adopting a new outlook has provided student Sophia Hatzis with all the tools needed to remain healthy, happy and motivated.

18 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Don’t base being a lawyer off what you see on TV’

A panel of legal professionals has issued an important warning to law students: if you want to be a lawyer, don’t think it’s going to be like what you see on the big screen.

18 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Will any firms lose their QLD government contracts for not meeting pro bono targets?

The Queensland Government has mandated that any firms it outsources work to must meet their pro bono commitments, or risk suspension or termination from government work. As such, we took a look at whether firms will be able to adhere to this requirement.

18 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy