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News 23 November 2016 ByMelissa CoadeTrade marks war ruffles feathers in liquor industry

The High Court has delivered its judgment in a lengthy trade marks dispute between two liquor brands.

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Corporate Counsel 22 November 2016 ByEmma MusgraveFirm rebrands, opens new offices

An Australian firm has unveiled a new brand and logo, along with refurbished offices and boardrooms, which it says will...

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News 22 November 2016 ByEmma MusgraveLCA urges action on 'catastrophic' imprisonment rate

The Law Council of Australia has underscored the pressing need for reform to combat the national Indigenous imprisonment...

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News 22 November 2016 ByLara BullockCollaborative law the key to family law success

If it can manage to overcome entrenched mindsets within the profession and gain more awareness with the public,...

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Corporate Counsel 22 November 2016 ByEmma MusgravePath to GC highlighted

In the lead-up to Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural Corporate Counsel Awards, three general counsel have shared their advice...

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News 21 November 2016 ByMelissa CoadeNSW prison system buckling under ‘enormous’ mental health...

The facilities in NSW prisons are unable to cope with the number of inmates suffering from psychosis, the former...

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Corporate Counsel 21 November 2016 ByLara BullockSingapore setting an example for Aus

Australia should follow in Singapore’s footsteps and push ahead with restructuring and insolvency law reforms,...

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Corporate Counsel 21 November 2016 ByLara BullockPrivate equity boosts M&A value

Australian private equity (PE) had a strong year in FY2015-16, significantly boosting M&A activity by value,...

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News 18 November 2016 ByEmma MusgraveAviation a prime spot for legal professionals

Tomorrow’s lawyers and those looking for a sea change might want to consider breaking into aviation law, according to...

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Corporate Counsel 18 November 2016 ByEmma MusgraveGC reveal the unknowns of corporate counsel

With the in-house legal profession appearing to gain greater traction, three general counsel have revealed what...

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