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Women in Law 2019 winners revealed

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is proud to announce the recipients of this year's Women in Law Awards.

25 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Arbitration needs less regulation, more gender diversity

There is a need to avoid over-regulation, as well as an imperative to focus more heavily on diversity, if arbitration is to remain fit for purpose, argues one practitioner.

25 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Victorian Bar’s Pro Bono Platform backed by state government

The Victorian Bar’s Pro Bono Platform has received government endorsement, with Attorney-General Jill Hennessy expressing her gratitude to local barristers.

25 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Holding Redlich appoints new partner and special counsel

National firm Holding Redlich has added a partner and special counsel to its property practice group in Queensland.

25 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Victoria Police says ‘no issue’ with Lawyer X amending statements
The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants heard barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo was brought in to talk to clients who were believed to be untruthful in their statements in an effort to amend them for use by Victoria Police.
25 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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‘Lives were destroyed’: Shine wins ‘largest’ women’s health class action in Australian history

The Federal Court yesterday found in favour of women impacted by pelvic mesh implants sold by Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon which were “not fit for purpose”, in what Shine Lawyers is calling a win for “brave women” fighting against some of the world’s biggest companies.

22 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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National Environmental Defenders Office launches

The eight state and territory EDOs have joined forces to create a new, national not-for-profit legal watchdog for the Australian environment.

22 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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LIV elects new 2020 president

The new 2020 president of the Law Institute of Victoria was endorsed by its members at the annual general meeting in Melbourne this week.

22 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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ASX-listed firm confirms integration plans with Griffith Hack

An ASX-listed firm has revealed its intention to integrate its intellectual property services business into Griffith Hack.

22 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Equator Principles releases framework for financial institutions

Norton Rose Fulbright has assisted Equator Principles Association as counsel for a review which provides frameworks for financial institutions.

22 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson