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‘Young lawyers want their leaders to back them’

The current and incoming 2020 president of the Australian Law Students’ Association have shed light on what graduates are looking for in an employer.

17 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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What makes an award-winning GC

The recipient of the General Counsel of the Year and Excellence Award at this year’s Australian Law Awards has spoken out about the lessons he’s learned throughout his career in-house.

17 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Gordon Legal launches class action into Centrelink’s robodebt system

Gordon Legal announced it is launching a class action against the federal government over the so-called robodebt scandal, arguing there is a “strong legal basis for it”.

17 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Victoria Police say Lawyer X had no conflicts of interest

Victoria Police officers and handlers of Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo did not admit to a conflict of interest and were reluctant to own up to any wrongdoing in dealing with the barrister-turned-informer in the latest round of the commission’s public hearings.

17 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Lawyers should contact SME clients far less frequently

More than half of SMEs said they are contacted by their lawyer far too often and prefer the contact is limited to once every few months.

17 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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How to compete in the global tech marketplace

With technology readily available within Australia’s legal profession, a Chicago-headquartered firm has offered insights on how still maintaining a people-centric approach can be the difference between maintaining success and forfeiting it.

17 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Legal aid SA marks 40th anniversary

A number of South Australian legal professionals have gathered to mark the 40th year anniversary of providing legal aid in the state.

17 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Sparkes nabs team of 25

Sparke Helmore Lawyers has scooped up a 25-strong team, made up of five new partners and 20 lawyers and support staff. 

16 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Victorian County Court judge appointed

The Victorian Labour government appointed magistrate and coroner Rosemary Calin as a judge of the County Court of Victoria.

16 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Lawyers must be more compliance and risk-focused moving forward

In a post-banking royal commission world, lawyers have to be more than just legal advisers – they also have to be holistic services providers conscious of fairness, risk and compliance.

16 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy