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Australia must do more to attract international arbitrations

The world of international commercial arbitration has not yet been “adequately penetrated” by the Australian Bar, but there are ways to bring such arbitrations to our shores, argues a former Federal Court judge.

30 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Finalists revealed for 2019 Women in Law Awards

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the finalists that have been selected for this years’ Women in Law Awards.

30 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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RCMPI catch-up: What to know before the Lawyer X commission resumes

The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants will resume for two weeks and is expected to hear from key Victoria Police detective sergeants, handlers, officers, superintendents and commanders – and maybe even barrister Nicola Gobbo.

30 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Legal teams that prioritise efficiency will make more money

A new Adelaide-based law firm has designed an offering to ensure that in-house teams are more efficient.

30 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Queensland appoints new Legal Services Commissioner

Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has appointed a new Legal Services Commissioner for the Sunshine State.

30 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Australia needs to accept Indigenous law regimes as capable systems, barrister argues

There is a need for a conversation around how native title can coexist with the national land management system scheme and the respect deserved for Indigenous peoples.

30 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Rethinking how we conduct CPD, with Julian Morrow

Instead of hosting, attending and completing continuing professional development seminars and tasks that simply tick the necessary boxes, wouldn’t it be great in this modern, evolving legal marketplace – if we had CPD events and activities that genuinely engaged us?

27 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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How Clayton Utz secured a spot as a top firm for lawyers

The “down-to-earth” culture and its commitment to mental health strategies is a selling point for Clayton Utz when recruiting and retaining staff.

27 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Gillard urges legal profession to improve reporting of sexual harassment

When it comes to addressing sexual harassment in law, Australia’s first female prime minister says we must focus on solutions that will create safer and more productive working environments, writes Samantha Mangwana.

27 September 2019
By Samantha Mangwana
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Legal tech company gets $1.3m funding boost

A Brisbane-based legal technology company has recently raised over $1 million from numerous private investors.

27 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy