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18 Jun 2019

How to do in-house legal work in your passion area

There are a number of ways that one can transition across to in-house legal work that is more in line with one’s political, ethical or moral ways of...

18 Jun 2019

G+T recruits in-house head

Gilbert + Tobin has wooed a lawyer from the in-house antitrust space, appointing a new special counsel in its competition and regulation team. ...

18 Jun 2019

EY partner goes back to private practice

HopgoodGanim Lawyers has secured the services of a partner from accounting firm EY to head up its national tax practice. ...

18 Jun 2019

Half-yearly cyber considerations for corporate counsel

As we count down to the halfway mark for 2019, we take stock of current developments in the cyber risk landscape, and signpost upcoming changes that c...

18 Jun 2019

Lawyer X and Victoria Police slammed in ex-cop’s RC testimony

The latest public hearings into the Lawyer X royal commission have kicked off, with former drug squad detective Paul Dale suggesting extreme corrupti...

18 Jun 2019

Criminal justice system struggling with sexual assault

A lack of continuity and communication between the different stages of criminal justice is throwing up a number of barriers to sexual assault survivor...

18 Jun 2019

‘Absolute gun’ joins HBA Legal

HBA Legal has appointed a new senior associate, boosting its capabilities in the Brisbane legal insurance market. ...

18 Jun 2019

CBP appoints new pro bono head

Colin Biggers & Paisley has named a new head of pro bono and responsible business to the firm. ...

18 Jun 2019

How to ensure your business is cyber resilient

A cyber expert has shed light on the small things businesses can be doing to ensure they're adequately protected from cyber criminals. ...

18 Jun 2019

We need an Australian Charter of Rights

Australia is the only Western liberal democracy without a federal charter of rights. The unprecedented federal police raids on our media and the Morri...

18 Jun 2019

Watford FC finalises multimillion-dollar shirt sponsor deal

English Premier League team Watford Football Club has had a new sponsorship transaction facilitated by a Melbourne-based boutique law firm. ...

17 Jun 2019

Former GC sentenced after giving false or misleading information to ASIC

A former general counsel who admitted to giving false or misleading information to the corporate watchdog has been sentenced in the Brisbane Magistr...

17 Jun 2019

Financial fitness for young lawyers

Emerging legal professionals must ensure they are on top of their financials from the outset, if they are to achieve their personal goals, argues one ...

17 Jun 2019

Sole practitioner guilty on 5 grounds of professional misconduct

A New South Wales-based practitioner has been found guilty on five grounds of professional misconduct and five grounds of unsatisfactory professional ...

17 Jun 2019

Unless you’re speaking on behalf of a firm, you should be able to have your views

The idea that lawyers should be considered brand ambassadors for their employers at all times would be perverse, argues Maurice Blackburn partner Josh...

17 Jun 2019

Wesfarmers explores online retail with acquisition

Wesfarmers is acquiring online retailer Catch Group Holdings in a move that complements Wesfarmers’ existing businesses, according to the firm advis...

17 Jun 2019

Australian renewables drive confident investment

Enthusiasm for investment in Australian renewables is high, thanks in part to political and regulatory stability as well as legal certainty, according...

17 Jun 2019

How interoperability is affecting lawyers

The concept of interoperability is making headway in the legal profession, with numerous benefits being cited by the nation’s industry bodies. ...

14 Jun 2019

Financial performance, discrimination and other issues within partnership ranks

As EOFY approaches, money generated for the partnership is a hot topic. But, across the calendar year, what other issues do partners have to contend w...

14 Jun 2019

Global firm nabs 5 partners from NRF

A global firm has recruited five partners from Norton Rose Fulbright for its Australian corporate practice. ...

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Jul 26 2018

New Brisbane partner for Thomson Geer

Australian law firm Thomson Geer has welcomed a new partner into their corporate and M&A team. ...

Jul 25 2018

WA’s Law Access appoints new company director and chairman

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Jun 26 2018

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Jun 19 2019

Flexible work is the foundation for healthy, inclusive law firms

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May 31 2019

The smarts of using social media

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May 20 2019

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