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In-house teams backing themselves with legal ops

Legal operations may be moving beyond the in-house space, as evidenced by some high-profile hires in private practice, but its core value to in-house teams is still ever-increasing.

26 March 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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BigLaw’s model ‘stifles’ its ability to innovate

In this op-ed, L'Oréal general counsel Anna Lozynski explains why – from the perspective of those in-house – innovation must be prioritised by the big end of town.

26 March 2019
By Anna Lozynski
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Discovery management improving in-house

As in-house teams have moved towards the cloud and become more comfortable with consolidating data, there has been a simultaneous improvement in discovery management, according to a report.

26 March 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Almost half of businesses underutilising staff skills

Close to half of Australian workers believe their employer is underutilising their skills, but most businesses and employees alike see their organisation as more adaptable than their competitors, according to a new report.

27 March 2019
By Adam Zuchetti
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Mentorship in-house crucial in light of ‘limited’ preparation at university

At the end of law school, Karina Veling was intrigued by the prospect of a more varied legal role, as opposed to operating in defined practice areas. She now thinks that universities must do more to prepare students for life in-house.

26 March 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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30 Under 30 finalists revealed - March 2019

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is proud to announce the finalists for this year’s 30 Under 30.

26 March 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Public hearing dates confirmed for RC into the Management of Police Informants

Dates for public hearings on the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants have been confirmed, with the first stage to focus on Victoria Police’s dealings with Nicola Gobbo between 1993 to 2000.

26 March 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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GPT Group gives up MLC Centre co-ownership

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised publicly-listed real estate investment trust The GPT Group on its sale of a 50 per cent interest in Sydney’s MLC Centre.

26 March 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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AI company advised on $64m cap raise

A global technology company, headquartered in Australia, has been advised on its recent £34.3 million (approximately AU$64 million) capital raising.

26 March 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Law firm dedicated to ensuring compliance with modern slavery laws opens

A law firm which will exclusively provide businesses with multidisciplinary and profitable solutions to comply with the NSW and Commonwealth Modern Slavery acts has opened.

26 March 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy