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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
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Minters, endED Butterfly House team up to address eating disorders

National firm MinterEllison has provided “whole of firm” pro bono support for the first national residential eating disorder treatment facility.

16 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Colin Biggers & Paisley insurance team grows by 3

Colin Biggers & Paisley has appointed a special counsel and two senior associates to its ranks to strengthen its insurance practice. They are the latest in a string of hires for the firm, aimed at increasing its focus on insurance practice.

16 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Renewables company advised on financing of NZ-based wind farm

Australasian electricity generation company Tilt Renewables has been advised on the financing of the Waipipi Wind Farm in South Taranaki, New Zealand.

16 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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LCA welcomes amendments to farm trespass laws

The Law Council of Australia has backed changes to agricultural incitement of trespass laws, noting it will help ensure media freedoms are better protected.

16 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Rigby Cooke signs exclusive partnership to back local manufacturers

Melbourne-based Rigby Cooke Lawyers has become the exclusive corporate partner for legal for the Australian Manufacturing and Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), in a move that sees them bolster their commitment to servicing Australia’s manufacturing industry.

16 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Ashurst recruits new partner for corporate team

Ashurst has confirmed it has appointed a new partner, who takes to its Melbourne-based corporate division.

16 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Next generation not willing to accept culture of the past

The law students of today, who will become the lawyers of tomorrow, are not prepared to accept a workplace culture where bullying, sexual harassment and lack of care for mental health exist, says the Australian Law Students’ Association.

13 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Firm vs lawyer: Which reputation matters more to clients?

A new survey has shed light on whether SMEs give more weight to the reputation of a law firm brand or that of an individual lawyer.

13 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave