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Big Law 30 June 2017 ByEmma MusgraveLegal Website Awards winners revealed

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Zaliet, is pleased to announce the winners of the Legal Website Awards 2017.

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Cyber attack, Zaparas Lawyers
SME Law 30 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeZaparas Lawyers dispels claims of cyber attack

The Victorian firm thought to have been affected by the latest cyber security assault has hosed down the assertion made...

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Hacking, cyber security
SME Law 30 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeClaims hackers hit Victorian personal injury law firm

A boutique law firm based in Victoria is believed to be the latest local business to fall victim to this week’s global...

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Justice David Thomas, president for the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Federal Court judge
The Bar 30 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeQueensland judge picked to lead AAT

The Attorney-General has announced that a Queenslander will be the next president for the Administrative Appeals...

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lenders take control of Slater and Gordon
Big Law 29 June 2017 ByTom LodewykeGrech exits as lenders take control of Slater and Gordon

Slater and Gordon has announced its recapitalisation plan, with shareholders losing out and group managing director...

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red alarm siren law firm cyber breach warning ransomware attack on DLA piper
Big Law 29 June 2017 ByTom LodewykeLaw firm’s ‘serious’ cyber breach a warning to others

Yesterday’s ransomware attack on DLA Piper has highlighted the importance of cyber security for law firms.

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Money donation, tax time
Big Law 29 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeAustLII calls for lawyers to consider tax time donation

For more than two decades lawyers have enjoyed free access to legal materials in the AustLII electronic library, and...

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Australia will ‘rise to the challenge’ of sustainable energy
Big Law 29 June 2017 ByTom LodewykeAustralia will ‘rise to the challenge’ of sustainable energy

A global firm has responded to the recommendations of the Finkel review into Australia’s electricity market.

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Big Law 29 June 2017 ByEmma MusgraveGlobal firm posts revenue and profitability increases

A global law firm has announced its financial results, revealing significant increases in total revenue and average...

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Baroness Valerie Amos CH
Careers 28 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeLearnings from the ultimate change-maker

Baroness Valerie Amos CH, the first black woman to serve as a cabinet minister in the UK and former High Commissioner to...

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