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Yoga helps in-house lawyers ‘problem solve from a higher space’

For one senior legal counsel, taking up yoga has made all the difference for her personal and professional outlook.

10 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Young people on boards are key to sustainability

If organisations are to remain sustainable and properly prepare for future risks, young people should have a place on the board, according to CEO Taj Pabari.

10 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Junior migration lawyer reprimanded, ineligible to practice for 18 months

A Victorian-based solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct for knowingly creating false documents and emailing a client with false and misleading information.

10 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Legal professional privilege was not front of mind’: VicPol officer admits to not considering Gobbo’s rule of law

The statement and ensuring questioning of Victoria Police’s former detective inspector James O’Brien revealed just how little the Purana Task Force and the police force had considered the risks of using barrister Nicola Gobbo as a human source.

10 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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It’s obvious which firms are committed to pro bono (and which aren’t)

An examination of data from the Attorney-General’s Department tells us which firms have failed to meet targets, writes Jacqueline (Jaci) Burns.

10 September 2019
By Jaci Burns
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HRLC condemns government’s ‘dangerous’ facial recognition scheme

The Human Rights Law Centre has criticised the government’s facial recognition plans and surveillance scheme, citing it as “dangerously overboard, lacking safeguards and could dramatically alter the freedom of ordinary people going about their daily lives”.

10 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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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