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The Bar 25 July 2017 ByTom LodewykeLCA endorses slavery compensation scheme

The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has backed calls for a national compensation scheme for victims of slavery and human...

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The Bar 25 July 2017 ByTom LodewykeDutton’s mega-ministry needs matching human rights protections: ALA

The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) has called for stronger human rights protections following the announcement of...

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Big Law 24 July 2017 ByEmma MusgraveFinalists revealed for Australian Law Awards

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the Australian Law Awards 2017.

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The Bar 24 July 2017 ByEmma MusgraveUniversity dean addresses nationwide human rights debate

The dean of UNSW Law has paid tribute to human rights issues currently circulating the nation, noting that Australia is...

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SME Law 24 July 2017 ByEmma MusgraveLaw firm warns of companies seeking shortcuts

An Australian law firm has issued a warning, saying that some coal seam gas companies have been seeking shortcuts around...

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Careers 24 July 2017 ByTom LodewykeNew PLT program to fast-track legal admissions

Law students at one Victorian university will be offered the opportunity to be admitted to practice straight after...

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Big Law 24 July 2017 ByEmma Musgrave‘Strategic partnership’ to bolster lawyers’ transactions

A new partnership has been unveiled, which aims to address client demand in wanting a more cost-effective service...

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Big Law 23 July 2017 ByWhit LeeLaw firms could lose graduate talent to big 4 consultancies

Having grown up with technology at their side, the generation of law students entering university this year will expect...

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SME Law 21 July 2017 ByTom LodewykeMid-tiers losing favour with corporate counsel

The Association of Corporate Counsel Australia has found that in-house teams are becoming less likely to brief mid-tier...

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SME Law 21 July 2017 ByEmma MusgraveAward-winning firm continues growth trajectory

An award-winning law firm is continuing its growth trend, hiring one senior lawyer every two months and now providing...

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