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Leo Cussen opens new premises

Legal education provider Leo Cussen Centre for Law has formally opened the doors of its new premises in Melbourne’s CBD, with the assistance of the Governor of Victoria.

03 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Attacks on Victorian magistrate are ‘misconceived and ill-informed’

Political posturing should never be able to diminish the independence of the judiciary and the guiding principles of justice and fairness, argues one member association.

02 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘A workplace where ideas can be cultivated’: How MinterEllison became 2019’s most attractive firm

The 2019’s most attractive firm for legal professionals, MinterEllison, shares how they have made it to the number one spot for lawyers seeking new employment.

02 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Lawyers express concern with draft Religious Freedom Bill

Following the release of proposed legislation from Attorney-General Christian Porter, lawyers and legal advocacy groups have weighed in on the draft Religious Freedom Bill and whether it strikes the right balance.

02 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Software company advised on ASX listing

Irish software company FINEOS has been advised by Clayton Utz on its successful listing on the Australian Stock Exchange.

02 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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ALA says charges against ACT A-G must be dropped as tensions build

Amid the increasing public outrage over Australia’s ongoing handling of the Bernard Collaery and Witness K case, the Australian Lawyers Association (ALA) has called for the prosecution against the pair to be finally dropped.

02 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Younger lawyers are the least satisfied of all

The results from the 2019 Legal Firm of Choice Survey are in, and Momentum Intelligence head of research Michael Johnson joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this week’s episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to discuss satisfaction levels, or lack thereof.

30 August 2019
By Contessa Pizanias
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Slater and Gordon to be hit with counterclaim

Watchstone Group is set to serve and file an amended defence and counterclaim against the UK arm of Slater and Gordon for damages of at least £63 million.

30 August 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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HWL Ebsworth confirms upcoming merger

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers has confirmed it will combine with another Australian law firm before the end of the year.

30 August 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Why lawyers should do pole dancing

More legal professionals are doing pole dancing than you might think, and are gleaning professional physical, and emotional benefits in the process, argues one lawyer-turned-pole instructor.

30 August 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy