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Trophy, winner, award
Big Law 22 August 2017 ByTom LodewykeFirm’s real estate app wins international accolade

A due diligence app developed by the Australian offices of an international law firm has been recognised at an...

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Settlement, money, cash
SME Law 22 August 2017 ByTom LodewykePatients settle sexual assault case against deceased neurologist

Former patients of Dr Andrew Churchyard have settled with his estate over allegations of sexual abuse.

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Scales of Justice, Victorian County Court, retiring judges
The Bar 21 August 2017 ByMelissa CoadeReplacements named for retired Vic judges

Two new judicial officers have been appointed in the Victorian County Court, following the retirement of judges...

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Stock exchange, ASX
Big Law 21 August 2017 ByTom LodewykeIs going public the cure for listless employees?

Listing on the stock exchange could be an effective staff motivation and retention strategy for law firms, according to...

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Technology
Big Law 21 August 2017 ByEmma MusgraveLawyers advised on how to make better tech choices

One of the head honchos at Thomson Reuters has revealed some simple “legal strategies” which aim to help lawyers...

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Applauds
The Bar 21 August 2017 ByEmma MusgraveLCA applauds proposed Modern Slavery Act

The Law Council of Australia has welcomed new recommendations for the development of a Modern Slavery Act, calling it a...

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Outsourcing
Big Law 18 August 2017 ByEmma MusgraveOutsourcing ramps up among top and mid-tier firms

Top and mid-tier firms are increasingly relying on outsourced processes, with some forecasting that this will make up...

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Meeting
Big Law 18 August 2017 ByTom LodewykeBrisbane developers ‘don’t need to be concerned with native...

The recent Federal Court decision that native title no longer exists in Brisbane has significant implications for...

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Going up
SME Law 18 August 2017 ByMelissa CoadeGive DV victims a chance to flee, lawyers tell government

Lawyers are calling for the NSW rental laws to be relaxed in a push to help give tenants fleeing domestic violence a...

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LCA president Fiona McLeod SC
The Bar 17 August 2017 ByMelissa CoadeWhere social fault lines meet the justice gap in Aus

After just returning from a tour of the Northern Territory, LCA president Fiona McLeod SC speaks with Lawyers Weekly...

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