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5 emerging issues for in-house counsel in 2020

Corporate lawyers always face myriad issues day-to-day in their respective businesses, but according to one senior in-house counsel, certain trends are emerging that can and will shape how in-house teams engage with their businesses this year.

21 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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CSR will evolve in-house in 2020: Diligent

Businesses have to ensure they are doing more than just the bare minimum in order to meet public expectations moving forward, according to a new white paper from governance business Diligent.

21 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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What factors are preventing innovation in-house?

Australia is a country the world should be keeping its eyes on for legal tech in 2020, despite adoption not being at the levels it should, writes Matthew Kay.

21 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Transcripts of Lawyer X conversation reveal years of paranoia and threats from Victoria Police

While the royal commission was in limbo over the Christmas break, it released several conversations between Nicola Gobbo and counsel assisting – Lawyers Weekly looks at what was said before the commission resumes again on Tuesday.

21 January 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Slater and Gordon considers class action over sporting grants scandal

Plaintiff firm Slater and Gordon is considering launching a class action over the “sports rorts” scandal.

21 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Technology is disrupting the legal industry – lawyers should prepare

From legislated smart contracts to a national blockchain network, disruption of the legal industry is underway. The good news is there are new opportunities for agile lawyers, writes Arthur Marusevich.

21 January 2020
By Arthur Marusevich
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Firm introduces Brisbane family law practice

An Australian law firm has extended its family law practice with the addition of a Brisbane office.

21 January 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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A new age in trademark infringement defences in Australia

Trademark holders should be more cautious as a new trend arises in legal cases to bring a cross-claim that will declare trademarks invalid based on it being filed in the wrong name.

21 January 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Ashurst responds to reports of underpaying staff

International law firm Ashurst has responded to reports from earlier this week that its junior lawyers have been paid below minimum rates.

21 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Balancing life as a barrister and a parent

Life at the bar is, arguably, one of the more challenging vocational paths a legal professional can embark on. The assumption of parental responsibilities can and does add a layer of complexity, not just to one’s schedule but also one’s very existence.

20 January 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy