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Clayton Utz Art Partnership opens Sydney exhibition

The fifth Sydney-based exhibition of the Clayton Utz Art Partnership was launched last week, featuring two award-winning artists.

10 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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NewLaw firm launches in-house solution

sprintlaw is expanding its online legal services with the introduction of a “cost-effective solution” for in-house teams and corporate interests.

10 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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How can firms keep younger lawyers from leaving?

New research shows that two in five junior practitioners intend to walk out the door. But, there are ways that firms can retain them.

09 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Change is at the heart of everything we do’: How HSF attracts talent

For Herbert Smith Freehills, the key to ranking highly in the Legal Firm of Choice Survey came down to ensuring its staff are “future fit” for the rapidly changing market.

09 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Lessons on freedom of expression from the dismissed case against HWL partners

There are a number of key takeaways from the recent case brought against the HWL Ebsworth partnership, says the barrister who represented the national firm.

09 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Australia in ‘dire need’ of a real conversation about freedoms

When we as a nation shy away from tough discussions about human rights and freedoms – as we have done in recent times – we risk heading down a slippery slope.

09 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Solitary confinement brutalises young people, Victoria Ombudsman says

The Victorian Ombudsman has used a damning report to call for the state government to prohibit in law the use of solitary confinement, which has since received the backing of major organisations Australian Law Alliance, Law Institute of Victoria and Human Rights Law Centre.

09 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Allens reappoints managing partner for 4 more years

Global firm Allens has reappointed Richard Spurio as its managing partner for a further four-year term.

09 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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The unpaid hours worked by women lawyers

Recent research conducted by Deloitte on the volume of unpaid work being undertaken by women across the board sheds new light on the issues facing females in Australia’s legal profession, barrister Jane Needham argues on this weeks episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show.

06 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Slaters files class action against Westpac subsidiaries

National firm Slater and Gordon has launched a class action against two Westpac subsidiary companies on behalf of “thousands who were short-changed” by the bank’s super funds.

06 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy