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Maurice Blackburn calls for greater justice for victims of ‘financial wrongdoing’

Maurice Blackburn has backed a Senate committee report into the resolution of disputes with financial services providers, noting that such work will help further the royal commission’s efforts in restoring justice for consumers negatively impacted from receiving poor advice.

16 April 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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‘No excuse’ for failing to address ‘immediate crisis’ in family courts

While the Law Reform Commission’s inquiry into the family law system should and will be carefully considered, immediate solutions are still needed to ease the burden on our courts, argues the Law Council of Australia.

15 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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College of Law boss opens up about today’s law school paradigm

Neville Carter AM, CEO and principal of The College of Law, has offered some insight into today’s law school environment, including whether the debate of whether such institutions are adequately preparing the next generation of lawyers.

15 April 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Israel Folau’s sacking is about contract, not human rights

The pending termination of Israel Folau’s contract with Rugby Australia is a straightforward contractual matter, and there is no basis for trying to make it something else, argues one managing partner.

15 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Woolworths conducts off-market buy-back

Following the recently completed sale of its petrol business, Woolworths Group Limited has been advised on an off-market share buy-back.

15 April 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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NSW gold mine attracts funding

Maddocks has advised Diversified Minerals on both syndicated project finance and a royalty to fund development of a NSW gold mine.

15 April 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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MinterEllison adds 2 to life sciences

MinterEllison has nabbed two IP specialists for its Tier 1 Life Sciences practice.

15 April 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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IPH one step closer to Xenith takeover

IPH Limited has confirmed it has entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed with Xenith IP Group Limited, after a new offer was made between the two ASX-listed firms.

15 April 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Baker McKenzie report flags trends in ‘age of hypercomplexity’

A report looking into Asia-Pacific business and legal macrotrends has been released by Baker McKenzie, pinpointing vast opportunities and challenges for those operating in the Australian market.

15 April 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Podcast: Forging a successful career in non-traditional legal roles

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Keypoint Law CEO, Warren Kalinko.

12 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy