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Issues and challenges for company secretaries this coming year

Company secretaries must be “the eyes” of the business when navigating cultural and regulatory hurdles in order to ensure the ongoing success of t...

16 Jul 2019

Lessons from GDPR fines issued thus far

Regulators across Europe are interested not just in the activities of the larger players, but also the hows and whys of certain data breaches, says on...

16 Jul 2019

In-house market needs ‘strong, experienced’ lawyers for regulation and compliance

New research suggests that businesses looking to increase their permanent staff in the legal department require practitioners who can help respond to ...

16 Jul 2019

Deutsche Bank GC re-joins HSF

A global financial services regulation expert, who worked at Deutsche Bank for 17 years, including service as general counsel, has returned to Herbert...

16 Jul 2019

Libra — a lawyer’s guide to blockchain: Part three

Practitioners should review Facebook’s Libra project and understand and appreciate why it matters for them, writes Michael Bacina. ...

16 Jul 2019

CPD point for sex harassment training needed

Mandated training for workplace misconduct — such as sexual harassment and bullying — as well as practising certificate declarations are necessa...

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Lawyers and law students need creative outlets, says Miss Universe Australia

Law graduate Priya Serrao, who was recently crowned Miss Universe Australia, said it is important for those in law to engage in activities that offer ...

16 Jul 2019

Maintain ‘mistaken belief’ defense: QLS

Queensland Law Society has said the retention of an individual’s right to lead a “mistaken belief” defense must be maintained in a newly announc...

16 Jul 2019

Putting an end to mental health issues in law firms

The legal profession is inundated with lawyers experiencing mental health issues and firms need to act on this, according to speakers at a recent Melb...

15 Jul 2019

Firm reveals Aussie growth and partner profits

An international firm’s Australian partners have seen a 31 per cent increase on their pay packets compared to last financial year, with each equity ...

15 Jul 2019

Cooperation ordered for CBA class actions

Two plaintiff law firms have been granted permission to work together to bring two separate class actions against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia w...

15 Jul 2019

Far North Queensland law firm successfully uses PEXA

A law firm in Far North Queensland said it’s the first in the region to successfully use PEXA for a commercial property transaction. ...

University of Queensland 20th International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot

15 Jul 2019

Maritime moot title a consecutive win for University of Queensland

The University of Queensland law students have held onto a huge victory, coming out on top again in the grand final of the 20th International Maritime...

15 Jul 2019

Holding Redlich promotes 16, including 3 to partner

National firm Holding Redlich has elevated 16 practitioners to more senior roles, including three from special counsel to partner, effective 1 July 20...

15 Jul 2019

Queensland legislation would put end to ‘greedy’ law firms

A Queensland lawyer has re-iterated the need for the state to move to ban the practice of claims farming, with the effect of cutting off “greedy”...

15 Jul 2019

KWM and UTS to offer Indigenous internships

King & Wood Mallesons and the University of Technology Sydney have partnered up to provide Indigenous law students with “ideal” internships. ...

12 Jul 2019

Could a class action be brought for presumptive damages to the Great Barrier Reef?

With an increase in litigation funding in Australia and royal commissions abound, it is pertinent to ponder whether a proactive class action can be br...

12 Jul 2019

Growth, if managed properly, enhances experience for employees and clients

The provision of new opportunities to firm members, as well as fresh scope through which clients can be better serviced, are key reasons to actively d...

12 Jul 2019

Law associations sign on to saving Indigenous legal assistance program

Major law associations are joining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander national peak body to call for a legal assistance program to be retained. ...

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