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Court facilities funding welcomed in NSW budget

Further funding for upgrades to regional courts, intended to better help meet the needs of the community, is a welcome addition to the state budget, the Law Society of New South Wales says.

20 June 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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High Court rules on sperm donor status

The High Court has ruled in favour of a sperm donor being recognised as a legal parent, overturning a decision made by the full court of the Family Court of Australia and clarifying legislative provisions.

20 June 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Pipers promotes 27, including 4 to partner

National law firm Piper Alderman has elevated 27 practitioners across the firm, with four new partners, one special counsel, seven senior associates and 15 associates.

20 June 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Investment firm absorbs consumer brands

Oaktree Capital has been advised on its acquisition of consumer brand owner Marlin Brands.

20 June 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Changing the face of family law requires teamwork

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice is at the forefront of a shift in how family law is being practised in Australia, writes Shelby Timmins.

20 June 2019
By Shelby Timmins
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Melbourne City Mission establishes youth refuge

Ashurst has aided Melbourne City Mission in its establishment of an emergency refuge for homeless youth.

20 June 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Voluntary assisted dying now available in Victoria

Voluntary assisted dying laws have come into effect in Victoria, two years after they were first passed by the state’s parliament.

20 June 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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e-settlements: mandates, challenges and opportunities

This special episode is brought to you by InfoTrack, and unpacks all things e-settlements for practitioners moving forward. 

19 June 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Award-winning academic wants law students to think outside the box

There are unlimited problems ready to be solved if law students are encouraged to set their own precedents rather than just follow them, according to a Monash University alum.

19 June 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Legal support staff share biggest headaches

A new survey has uncovered the daily challenges and working experiences of legal support teams.

19 June 2019
By Emma Musgrave