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Principal flags appetite in Melbourne legal market

A national law firm principal has highlighted the demand set to play out in Melbourne’s legal market, and how the business of law will attempt to keep up. 

10 June 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Over 50 legal orgs sign open letter in face of rising police strip searches

Representatives from over 50 legal organisations across NSW, including prominent members of the legal profession, have signed an open letter to the state’s Police Minister outlining the harmful impacts of strip searches.

10 June 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Getting junior lawyers into good financial habits from day one

Law graduates learn about trust accounting for clients to be admitted, but when it comes to managing personal finances, how well are junior lawyers looking after themselves?

07 June 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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National firm settles $250m class action against it

A national law firm has settled a shareholder class action against it “without any admission of liability”.

07 June 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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ATO criticised for LPP stance

The Australian Taxation Office’s suggestion that it may require independent review where legal professional privilege is claimed over tax documents has received pushback from the Tax Institute.

07 June 2019
By Grace Ormsby and Jotham Lian
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CBP lures new insurance lawyer

Colin Biggers & Paisley has named a new senior associate in its Sydney office, having nabbed an insurance lawyer from Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers.

07 June 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Courts sending ‘clear message’ re workplace trauma

Employers must be aware that ignoring the effects of employee work stress can be consequential, a Brisbane firm has warned.

07 June 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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WA floats alternatives to jail

The Law Society of Western Australia has welcomed statements from notable state figures for the reduction of incarceration levels in the state.

07 June 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Qld firm boasts equal male-female partner split

A Queensland firm has officially achieved a 50/50 male-female partnership with the elevation of one of its senior commercial and property lawyers.

06 June 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Folau takes fight to Fair Work Commission

Sacked rugby player Israel Folau has filed an application with the Fair Work Commission, alleging unlawful termination of his employment.

06 June 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy