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Division
Big Law 15 August 2017 ByEmma MusgraveLaw firms divided on PPEP predictions

There is ‘increasing divergence’ between law firms when it comes to profit per equity partner predictions, with some...

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Danger, attack
The Bar 15 August 2017 ByMelissa CoadeManus machete attacks prompt lawyers’ call for action

Claims that asylum seekers on Manus Island are being exposed to serious danger must be swiftly investigated by the...

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The Bar 15 August 2017 ByTom LodewykeSunshine State welcomes new Land Court member

The Queensland legal profession has welcomed the appointment of a former solicitor to the state’s Land Court.

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Career path
Careers 14 August 2017 ByMelissa CoadeLegal tech industry to carve extra career paths for law grads

A company specialising in legal technology has predicted that its expanding industry will employ a growing number of law...

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SME Law 14 August 2017 ByMelissa CoadeGumtree legal spruiker frequents WA appeal courts

A man, who offered assistance to self-represented litigants in an online Gumtree ad, has appealed a fine and costs...

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Family law
The Bar 14 August 2017 ByTom LodewykeFunding boost to help resolve family law disputes

The federal government has announced a multimillion-dollar funding package to assist with family dispute resolution.

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Scales of Justice
The Bar 14 August 2017 ByMelissa CoadeIntergenerational disadvantage focus of ACT sentencing pilot

The ACT government has announced that specialised pre-sentence reports will be trialled for ATSIL people caught in the...

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Scales of Justice
The Bar 11 August 2017 ByMelissa CoadeScrap idle ASIO powers, inquiry told

The ambit of powers given to the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) under the law fails to strike...

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Stress
Big Law 11 August 2017 ByEmma MusgraveChronic stress impacting more Aussie lawyers

With lawyers facing more pressures than ever before, it’s important to be aware of the impact of chronic stress in the...

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Deal, handshake
Big Law 11 August 2017 ByMelissa CoadeWebjet lands global deal with European travel business

A B2B travel wholesaler servicing clients in Europe has been scooped up by the ASX-listed digital travel mogul Webjet.

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