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Debriefing about in-house life is fundamentally important

For three Sydney-based in-house lawyers, being able to come home and discuss the niche issues that confront legal counsel is fundamental for personal and professional wellbeing.

08 October 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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ASIC must rethink ‘overly prescriptive’ good practice guidelines

The federal regulator must ensure that good practice guidance for corporate entities is less prescriptive, particularly with regard to whistleblower protections, argues a member association.

08 October 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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How lawyers can stay ahead of the game

A panel of industry experts have shared their top tips on how lawyers can grow their practice and keep up with the rate of change impacting the profession.

08 October 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Balancing moral imperatives against business interests: Part Two

EJ Wise has learned from experience the importance of simultaneously addressing personal values against professional needs. In the second half of this story, she outlines how she and others should move forward.

08 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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CLC CEO appointed Victoria’s first Disability Worker Commissioner

The CEO of the Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre has been named as the first Disability Worker Commissioner in Victoria.

08 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Number of Tasmania lawyers accused of overcharging and harassment on the rise

Tasmania’s legal professional board has recorded high numbers of complaints for the second year running, with many protesting overcharging and harassment.

05 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Rigby Cooke lawyer urges greater attention on aged care population

A recent decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) involving a suspended aged care worker has put elder abuse in the spotlight again, however a Rigby Cooke lawyer says it does not show the severity of the situation more broadly.

08 October 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Demerger of ClarkeKann a ‘transformative process’

Speaking to Lawyers Weekly following the uncoupling of their Sydney and Brisbane offices, the NSW-based team is looking forward to focusing on its strategic goals moving forward.

08 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Legal profession must do more to address invisible illnesses

Invisible illnesses have been viewed as impediments to success, putting many lawyers and law students across Australia at disadvantage, argues one graduate.

07 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Law and lawyers not always relevant to solving legal issues, survey reveals

The law and lawyers are not always considered important or relevant across a number of legal issues, according to an Australian-wide survey.

07 October 2019
By Naomi Neilson