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Solicitor fined, reprimanded $10k for ‘gross overcharging’

A Brisbane-based sole practitioner has been found guilty of professional misconduct, reprimanded and fined for overcharging a client in excess of $160,000.

23 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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How to terminate an employee without it turning nasty

Recent unfair dismissal cases have offered lessons to employers as to how best to go about terminating workers, argues one partner.

23 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Flexible working may not effectively address unpaid hours worked by women

Being able to work flexibly is a hugely attractive proposition for many lawyers. But, for women – who still work infinitely more unpaid hours than men – it may not be a perfect solution unless properly managed.

23 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lawyer X potentially lying about ‘mental anguish’, could appear before commission

It’s possible barrister Nicola Gobbo may not appear before the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants due to concerns over her “mental anguish”, but the commissioner notes there is reason to believe she could be faking.

23 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Holistic change needed to fix ‘broken’ family law system

Change cannot occur unless there is a national discussion about the issues facing family law, the Law Council of Australia has argued, pledging support for the newly announced parliamentary inquiry.

23 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Human rights lawyers stand with climate strike students

Australian Lawyers for Human Rights has backed schoolchildren across the country who took the day off last Friday to protest inaction on climate change, saying all children have the right to be heard on matters affecting them.

23 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Can lawyers use drones to deliver court documents?

Drones are becoming more and more prominent in everyday society, providing invaluable assistance for agribusinesses through to personal use. But, with commercial drone use on the rise, what should its place be in day-to-day legal practice?

20 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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State breakdown: The firms deemed most attractive by location

EXCLUSIVE research has uncovered the most attractive firms in each state, with results showing mixed response depending on the location of lawyers.

20 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Experimentation the best way for barristers to embrace digital

Barristers have already begun embracing digital “to an acceptable extent”, and a bit more trial and error will see those practitioners through in a constantly evolving marketplace.

20 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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7 out of 10 legal professionals demand better work-life balance

Despite efforts being made by some firms, new research has revealed the majority of legal professionals still think more attention needs to be paid in promoting greater work-life balance.

20 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave