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Federal Court slams ‘disgraceful’ conduct of Immigration Minister

The Federal Court has issued a scathing judgement of the conduct of the Immigration Minister in the case of an Afghan refugee who was detained, despite a tribunal order to release him.

08 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Global firm reduces partner profits, cancels salary reviews

A global law firm has resolved to reduce partner profit distributions and cancel staff salary reviews as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic.

07 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Do more with less’ more relevant now than ever before: Part One

During a global pandemic, it is fundamentally important that legal teams be able to strategically direct their energies so as to support their organisations, according to five senior legal counsel.

07 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Adding value to your business during COVID-19

Bold and disruptive thinking from the legal team, together with meaningful long-term action, will help organisations weather the coronavirus storm, argue four general counsel.

07 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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The GC’s role during COVID-19

From a governance perspective, general counsel have a “critical” role to play in helping organisations weather the storm of coronavirus.

07 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Further changes needed to upcoming AGMs

The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has sparked more recommendations on how best to ensure your annual general meeting remains compliant.

07 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Pandemic-inspired issues for lawyers in the defence space

Navigating COVID-19 will be tough enough for legal professionals in the defence industry, but the aftermath of the crisis may present new funding challenges as well.

07 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Being a problem-solver during a pandemic

In-house lawyers are so used to being the ones who fix things, and this will be even more pertinent during COVID-19 – both on a personal and professional level.

07 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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RBA reveals cash rate call

In this special announcement, in partnership with Legal Home Loans, we reveal the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision on the official cash rate for April.

07 April 2020
By Reporter
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Major firm stands down staff, cuts remaining hours by up to 20%

A major law firm has temporarily stood down 3 per cent of its staff and asked the remaining workforce to reduce their hours, some by up to 20 per cent.

07 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson