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Holding Redlich promotes 16, including 3 to partner

National firm Holding Redlich has elevated 16 practitioners to more senior roles, including three from special counsel to partner, effective 1 July 2019.

15 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Queensland legislation would put end to ‘greedy’ law firms

A Queensland lawyer has re-iterated the need for the state to move to ban the practice of claims farming, with the effect of cutting off “greedy” interstate law firms.

15 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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KWM and UTS to offer Indigenous internships

King & Wood Mallesons and the University of Technology Sydney have partnered up to provide Indigenous law students with “ideal” internships.

15 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Could a class action be brought for presumptive damages to the Great Barrier Reef?

With an increase in litigation funding in Australia and royal commissions abound, it is pertinent to ponder whether a proactive class action can be brought for social justice matters such as environmental toxic torts.

12 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Growth, if managed properly, enhances experience for employees and clients

The provision of new opportunities to firm members, as well as fresh scope through which clients can be better serviced, are key reasons to actively drive firm growth, argues national firm Piper Alderman.

12 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Law associations sign on to saving Indigenous legal assistance program

Major law associations are joining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander national peak body to call for a legal assistance program to be retained.

12 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Merger to create ‘Australia’s largest’ hospitality group

A merger between the Endeavour Drinks business and ALH Group will create Australia’s largest integrated drinks and hospitality business, according to a statement.

12 July 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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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