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Revised arbitration rules to come into effect from 1 January 2020

Resolution Institute has released the Resolution Institute Arbitration Rules 2020, which includes updated provisions regarding single arbitrators and when they can operate.

31 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Director in hot water over illegal phoenix activity

A director of two companies has been disqualified by ASIC over his role in improperly engaging in illegal phoenix activity.

31 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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UNSW Law to recognise top legal startups

UNSW Law, in partnership with The Allens Hub for Technology, Law & Innovation, is on track to recognise startups working on developing tech solutions that will have a positive impact on challenges faced by legal operators.

30 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Why young voices are needed in international law reform

A unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with passionate young people across the Commonwealth left University of Sydney Law School student Catherine Ge feeling inspired, energised and hopeful for the future. Here, she tells her story.

30 December 2019
By Catherine Ge
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ASX-backed e-settlement service completes first loan

The ASX/InfoTrack-backed electronic settlement service Sympli has successfully settled its first loan, with ANZ and two Gold Coast law firms settling on a Queensland property.

30 December 2019
By Annie Kane
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LCA releases new guidance to lawyers

The Law Council of Australia has released new guidance to help legal practitioners deal with the use of crowdfunding in litigation.

27 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Sprintlaw completes $1.2m cap raise

NewLaw firm Sprintlaw has secured over $1 million in its first equity capital raise.

27 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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2017 to 2019: The reputational risks concerning firms over the last 2 years

The concern and importance on ethical conduct in the workplace ranked as one of the largest reputational risks in 2017, and it still holds true now.

24 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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General counsels ‘brought to the table’ to manage regulatory changes

The increased risks around managing regulation have brought general counsels “to the table”, seeing them take the best position to lead assessments of critical changes.

24 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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The biggest news affecting in-house lawyers in 2019

It’s been a massive 12 months. Here are our top 10 most-read Corporate Counsel stories.

24 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave