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Allen & Overy responds to reports of harassment and discrimination claim

Global firm A&O has issued a response to reports that a former employee made a complaint to the Luxembourg Bar Association, claiming she was discriminated against in the workplace.

14 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Why family lawyers and financial planners need to work collaboratively

Divorce is about more than simply dividing assets – practitioners in this space need to assist clients on a more holistic journey, argues one private wealth adviser.

14 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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ALHR slams government move to fast-track anti-protest laws

The Queensland government’s proposal to fast-track anti-protest laws is being strongly condemned by Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, which says the move is being done without adequate public and stakeholder consultation.

14 October 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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SeaLink advised on capital raise, acquisition

Travel group SeaLink has been advised on a capital raise and its acquisition of Transit Systems Group.

14 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Federal Court rules against AFP raids on union offices

The Australian Workers’ Union and solicitors at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers welcomed a Federal Court ruling against the Registered Organisations Commission.

14 October 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Should law firms introduce leave policies for menopause and period pain?

Research from the UK linking the experience of menopausal symptoms to women’s workplace participation, and the subsequent introduction of leave policies at a British university to cater to menopause, beg the question: should law firms have similar leave policies in place to better accommodate women’s health?

11 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Law firms cannot ignore risk of privacy class actions from their own clients

Professional services firms have “been caught out a little bit” when it comes to satisfactory protection of client data and other sensitive materials, argues one senior associate.

11 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lessons from engagement of Victorian magistrate to court clerk

The relationship between Victorian magistrate Rodney Higgins and his 23-year fiancée Ashleigh Petrie is a reminder to employers to enact policies to protect themselves and their employees in the case of interoffice romances, as well as ensuring that juniors are not unduly disadvantaged.

11 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Telco provider advised on acquisition, $100m equity raising

Uniti Group Limited has been advised on its acquisition of LBNCo and fully underwritten $100 million equity raising.

11 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Religious Discrimination Bill threatens healthcare, school students and encroaches on other human rights

The proposed legislation to combat religious discrimination runs the risk of endangering access to healthcare, increasing vulnerability in schools as well as prioritising freedom of religious expression over other recognised human rights, argue legal advocacy groups.

11 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy