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Corrs promotes 3 to partnership

National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has promoted three of its senior lawyers to the firm’s partnership ranks.

11 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Risks with human source usage highlighted

A new report has pinpointed a pattern of challenges and risks arising from police use of human sources.

11 July 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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How to prevent burnout in the legal profession

Legal work has always been synonymous with high levels of stress, where large workloads, long hours, client demands, tight deadlines and a lack of work/life balance all combine to create a high-pressure environment that’s conducive to burnout, writes Stuart Taylor.

11 July 2019
By Stuart Taylor
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Minters appoints 2 non-legal partners

National firm MinterEllison has appointed two partners from non-legal backgrounds, furthering the firm’s “continued investment in its consulting offerings”.

11 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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New technology hit and miss for lawyers

As the mainstream world adapts to changes in technology — and therefore policies and practices — the law profession seems to be narrowly missing its mark.

10 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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$190m settlement reached in Queensland Stolen Wages case

A “record” $190 million in-principle settlement has been reached in the long-running Stolen Wages case in Queensland, marking “an important step in the national reconciliation process”.

10 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Time management ‘absolutely critical’ for wellness, says A-G

For our nation’s First Law Officer, planning one’s schedule ahead of time is crucial in ensuring health and wellbeing is catered for.

10 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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NSW looks to reform criminal proceedings

New South Wales is set to review case management and jury processes across its District and Supreme Courts, in an attempt to reduce criminal proceeding delays, the state’s Attorney-General has said.

10 July 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Rigby Cooke opens new business hub

Rigby Cooke Lawyers has launched a new business hub in order to better service businesses located in Melbourne’s south-east.

10 July 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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QLS makes 2 judicial appointments

Queensland has promoted its current deputy chief magistrate into the state’s top role at the same time it has appointed a solicitor as magistrate for Mt Isa.

10 July 2019
By Grace Ormsby