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Carter Newell re-hires 2 in-house lawyers

National firm Carter Newell Lawyers has welcomed back two lawyers from the in-house market.

23 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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McCabes hires former Allianz GC

Mid-tier firm McCabe Curwood has appointed the former general counsel and company secretary of Allianz Australia for its new specialist corporate regulatory and advisory group.

23 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Discrimination against partners and how they can respond

Partners in law firms may face discrimination in many forms, but they may not always know how best to take action in such circumstances, according to one legal consultant.

23 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Concerned about FaceApp? You should also worry about Facebook

Community alarm about Russian-owned FaceApp and its wideranging user agreement should similarly be applied to social media giant Facebook, argues an IP and cyber lawyer.

23 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Personalise services to enhance client appeal’

With strong competition in the Australian marketplace, it has become essential for companies to personalise their services, according to a former managing director of Facebook.

23 July 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Claims of judicial bullying surface

Lawyers have weighed in on calls to introduce a new policy which monitors conduct by members of the judiciary, with a number of the experiences shared suggesting such a parameter is necessary.

22 July 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Sri Lankan-Australian lawyers’ member group established

A new association for Australian lawyers of Sri Lankan heritage has been established to bring together over 300 practitioners under one umbrella and, among other things, promote diversity in the legal profession.

22 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lawyers divided on notion of big 4 threat

Several lawyers have spoken out about whether the big four accounting firms present a genuine threat to the traditional legal service offering, showcasing mixed opinions.

22 July 2019
By Emma Ryan and Jerome Doraisamy
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Law students demand end to workplace bullying and harassment

The “systemic culture” of workplace bullying and harassment needs to be “urgently addressed”, argues the Australian Law Students’ Association.

22 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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NewLaw firm expands national practice

A NewLaw firm has launched a new South Australian hub as part of its national expansion plans.

22 July 2019
By Emma Musgrave