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Lawyer will not be issued practising certificate pending compliance with notice

A Wollongong-based solicitor will not be issued a practising certificate until such time as he has complied with a notice issued to him pursuant to the Uniform Law of NSW.

15 May 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Legal sphere flagged for data breaches

There’s been more than 950 notifications under the notifiable data breach scheme over the past year, with more than 10 per cent occurring in the legal, accounting and management space, new statistics show.

15 May 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Detention of kids in adult watch-houses a ‘national crisis’

Australia is failing in its duty of care to young people, with urgent action required to end the practice of detaining children in adult watch-houses in Queensland, argue two legal advocacy bodies.

15 May 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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New Dispute Resolution Advisory Council chair appointed

The Council of the Australian Dispute Resolution Advisory Council has appointed a retired NSW Court of Appeal judge as its new chair.

15 May 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Queensland Museum advised on arrival of NASA exhibition

Queensland Museum has been advised by King & Wood Mallesons on the “most comprehensive touring space flight exhibition in the world”.

15 May 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Navigating economic downturns as an in-house lawyer

A general counsel explained how navigating a fluctuating economic climate helps in-house lawyers further develop their practical and business skills, which will be “easily transferable” for future work.

14 May 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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GCs must change legal risk management

General counsel turnover has increased 65 per cent over the last three years because CEOs are demanding change and better legal support, according to a report.

14 May 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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5 ways to lessen data breach risks and damages

With new data showing more than 950 data breaches were recorded in the first year of the notifiable data breach scheme, a list of best practice tips for entities has been released by the government.

14 May 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Judge dismisses call for recusal based on tipstaff’s ‘activism’

A justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales has dismissed an application for recusal because of the alleged political views of the tipstaff of His Honour.

14 May 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Labor’s budget plan identifies legal funding

With the federal election now just days away, the Labor Party has released its budget plan, which shows a number of justice projects, areas for legislative reform and legal initiatives earmarked for action if the ALP is elected into power.

14 May 2019
By Grace Ormsby