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ANZ waives lender’s mortgage insurance for lawyers

Banking giant ANZ has announced a new policy that will enable accountants and lawyers to access 90 per cent loan-to-value ratio mortgages without paying LMI should they meet certain eligibility criteria.

09 December 2019
By Hannah Dowling
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Law firms unite to address financial abuse in domestic violence

Two BigLaw firms and financial sector partners are working with Redfern Legal Centre to address financial abuse in intimate partner relationships in NSW.

09 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Improving technology improves staff retention rates

Improving a firm’s capacity to understand and utilise technology can do more than just expand client offerings and external relationships. According to Thomson Reuters, the technology firms’ use can also improve overall staff morale and retention rates.

06 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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How clients perceive innovation in law firms

New research has highlighted the perception of clients when it comes to innovation occurring in law firms.

06 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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‘We’re noisy for a reason’: Wading through the bevy of legal tech in Australia

Australia is a legal tech leader in the Asia-Pacific, creating myriad choices for in-house counsel as well as those in private practice. Here are some tips to navigate the minefield of options.

06 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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How and why lawyers will benefit from better nutritional habits

Legal professionals may think they do not have enough time or energy to eat properly. Not only is this not the case but doing so offers myriad boosts for one’s physical and professional health, argues one lawyer-turned-nutritionist.

06 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘No clear lessons’ for corporate employers from Folau settlement

Wednesday’s settlement between Rugby Australia and former star player Israel Folau – the details for which remain undisclosed – leaves a lot of unanswered questions from an employment law perspective, argues one professional.

06 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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2 appointed to Magistrates’ Court of Victoria

The Andrews Labor government has expanded the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria with two new appointments.

06 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Marque Lawyers promotes SA to partner

Giselle Finnane has been promoted by Marque Lawyers to its partnership ranks, bringing the number of female partners in line with the men.

06 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Atlas Arteria advised on $1.35bn equity raise

Infrastructure development company Atlas Arteria has been advised on a $1.35bn raise and increase to its European motorway stake.

06 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy