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Ethical perception of law societies continues to decline

For the second year running, the number of Australians who see member associations such as law societies as ethical has decreased.

20 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Mental ill-health is a sign of strength, not weakness

Self-styled “bipolar businessman and mental health advocate” David Westgate argues that legal professionals will be much more successful if they do not have to feel the need to hide their anxiety or depression.

20 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Qld regulator loses fight to have suspended partner struck off

The Queensland Legal Services Commissioner has lost its appeal against a decision to suspend a partner found guilty of professional misconduct, rather than remove his name from the roll.

20 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Firms share biggest business challenges

Law firms across the country have identified the top five challenges they have that continue to impact day-to-day operations.

20 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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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