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Grok Ventures advised on investment in Sun Cable

Private investment firm Grok Ventures has been advised on its investment in an Australian solar wind farm intended to supply Singapore with renewable energy.

27 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Religious Discrimination Bill promotes ‘anti-human rights situations’

Although supportive of protections against religious discrimination, lawyers for human rights said it does not tolerate every behaviour that is religiously motivated, particularly if the external belief impacts negatively on other people with differing views.

27 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Victoria’s landmark gender equality laws to improve workplaces

Landmark laws are being introduced to Victoria to hold workplaces responsible for the treatment of women and ensure they are afforded the opportunities they deserve.

27 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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AI key to long-term survival, not widespread job losses

Rather than fearing widespread job losses, young lawyers and graduates should learn from artificial intelligence, said an Australian compensation law firm.

27 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Broader executive roles ‘appropriate’ for GCs

Most general counsel feel it is important for them to embrace broader roles within their organisations rather than being confined strictly to the provision of legal advice, according to KPMG.

26 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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In-house teams ‘struggle’ with chats about career

There are a handful of ways that in-house lawyers can work towards more senior positions – corporate counsel just need to be better at having vocational conversations, argues one senior professional.

26 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Harvey Specter, Lawyer X partly to blame for poor ethical perception of lawyers

The two-pronged beast of portrayals of lawyers in popular culture and the real-life drama unfolding in the current Victorian royal commission may be contributing to the perceived low levels of ethics among lawyers, argue two professionals.

26 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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AFCA appoints new GC

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has hired a general manager from ASX for its newly created general counsel position.

26 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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What are BigLaw firms looking for in graduates right now?

With recruitment time for new graduates fast-approaching, we spoke with the head of HR at one of Australia’s top-tier firms about what the big end of town is seeking from their new intakes.

26 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Suncorp advised on $300m Capital Notes offer

Banking and finance corporation Suncorp has been advised on its latest Capital Notes offer, which has raised $300 million under the broker firm and institutional components of the offer.

26 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy