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How and why lawyers will benefit from better nutritional habits

Legal professionals may think they do not have enough time or energy to eat properly. Not only is this not the case but doing so offers myriad boosts for one’s physical and professional health, argues one lawyer-turned-nutritionist.

06 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘No clear lessons’ for corporate employers from Folau settlement

Wednesday’s settlement between Rugby Australia and former star player Israel Folau – the details for which remain undisclosed – leaves a lot of unanswered questions from an employment law perspective, argues one professional.

06 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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2 appointed to Magistrates’ Court of Victoria

The Andrews Labor government has expanded the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria with two new appointments.

06 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Marque Lawyers promotes SA to partner

Giselle Finnane has been promoted by Marque Lawyers to its partnership ranks, bringing the number of female partners in line with the men.

06 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Atlas Arteria advised on $1.35bn equity raise

Infrastructure development company Atlas Arteria has been advised on a $1.35bn raise and increase to its European motorway stake.

06 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Arbitration leaders join forces in Brisbane

Arbitration practitioners from five continents and 15 jurisdictions have gathered in Brisbane to mark the 2019 International Arbitration Conference.

06 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Law firm raises $6,000 for Movember

In support of men’s health, a law firm based in Western Sydney has raised over $6,000 for Movember, bringing the total amount raised for charity to $280,000.

06 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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How to use surprise to optimise performance and culture

A common challenge for boutique law firms is to focus on creating a successful practice in addition to being preoccupied with billable hours – or commonly known as working on the business as opposed to “in the business”, writes Anthony Hersch.

05 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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‘Wide-ranging implications’ expected after High Court decision on class actions

Yesterday’s judgment from the High Court of Australia could have a significant impact for all stakeholders involved in class actions across the country.

05 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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La Trobe Law School appoints dean and head

World-renowned law expert has become the first person to hold the title of both dean and head of school at La Trobe University’s Law School.

05 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson