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Sparkes highlights key insurance issues to watch out for

Sparke Helmore Lawyers says there are a number of key trends emerging in the insurance sector that businesses will need to be wary of.

09 July 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Virtual lawyers a reality for WA Legal Aid

Western Australia has launched a new network of virtual offices in an effort to better facilitate access to justice and put more people face to face with Legal Aid lawyers.

08 July 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Anti-vilification laws ‘urgently necessary’ in wake of Folau saga

Religious freedoms currently being floated will not only perpetuate discrimination against the LGBTI community but also further legitimise the vilification of LGBTI people, argues a senior in-house lawyer.

08 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Law firm scam infiltrating South Australia market

The Law Society of South Australia has issued a warning following its discovery that a fake website purporting to be a local law firm is targeting the public.

08 July 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Domestic and family violence policy to create safer workplace

DLA Piper Australia has introduced a number of measures to create a safer workplace, including a new policy around domestic and family violence.

08 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Pipers hires insolvency partner

National firm Piper Alderman has attracted a partner for its Sydney-based insolvency and reconstruction team.

08 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Former principal struck off for misappropriating trust monies

A former sole principal based in the Sydney CBD has been removed from the roll in New South Wales after being found guilty of professional misconduct for misappropriating trust monies, breaching a Supreme Court order as well as various legislative provisions.

05 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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A-G: SME law market is underdeveloped, ‘requires more thought’

There is a need for better provision of legal services to families in middle Australia, the nation’s First Law Officer has said.

05 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Why Qantas may be liable in Folau case

The drawing of an inference of a conflict between the views of a Rugby Australia sponsor and those of one of the sporting body’s employees means there could be penalties imposed on Qantas under the Fair Work Act, argues one senior employment lawyer.

05 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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GC law firm relocates to meet growing client demand

A Gold Coast law firm has moved to a new location as part of a long-term plan to better service an expanding number of clients.

05 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson