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e-conveyancing concerns about PEXA monopoly money

New South Wales has now become the third Australian state to transition to paperless property transactions, with the mandating of electronic conveyancing coming into effect on 1 July 2019, writes Paul Bollen.

12 July 2019
By Paul Bollen
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Caxton Legal Centre appoints new CEO

A CLC based in South Brisbane — self-proclaimed as “Queensland’s largest community legal centre” — has hired a new chief executive officer.

12 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Global firm celebrates pride with art

To celebrate pride and inclusion both in and outside of the workplace, a global law firm hosted an annual art exhibition in Sydney dedicated to LGBT+ artists and allies.

12 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Greenwoods promotes 4 to senior associate

Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills has announced the elevation of four of its practitioners to senior associate across its Sydney and Melbourne offices.

12 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Creating a successful marketing plan for your boutique firm

Marketing is “really the lifeblood of business”, and having the right strategy can make all the difference to your success as a boutique practitioner, argues Clarissa Rayward.

11 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Bystander provisions needed because ‘requiring victims to report hasn’t worked’

The legal profession needs bystander provisions to combat sexual harassment, bullying and other misconduct if we are to substantively change the culture, argues one barrister.

11 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Insurance law specialist firm moves to incorporated model

To secure a more client-focused and invested future, an insurance law firm made the switch to an incorporated model.

11 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Arbitrating international disputes a ‘robust’ alternative

The use of arbitration for international dispute resolution can assist in reducing risk, promote goodwill and increase predictability for affected parties, according to a dispute resolution practitioner.

11 July 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Students take out top honours at Canadian moot

A team of students from Queensland’s Bond University has become the first non-Canadian law school students to take out a Canadian moot competition.

11 July 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Commercial & Legal promotes 3

Adelaide-based firm Commercial & Legal has promoted three practitioners, including its firm’s internal promotion to partner.

11 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy