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2 Nov 2017

The Chaser stunt that went ‘horribly right’

Julian Morrow, a former lawyer and a founding member of The Chaser, has delved into the group’s APEC stunt at a new CPD event. Write comment...

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The managing partner of Salvos Legal has reflected on his 15 years with the social enterprise commercial law firm and the fateful meal that started it...

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Tech uptake fostering work/life balance, study finds

Technological solutions are helping lawyers find greater balance in their lives and pursue “non-traditional” career paths, according to a recent r...

30 Oct 2017

‘They seemed like one of us’: Why relying on referral is a risk in legal recruitment

What are the risks of referral and how to do your due diligence when hiring staff? Lewis Matthews writes. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

26 Oct 2017

Magistrate divulges nights spent ‘sleepless’ and ‘panicked’

A magistrate of almost 18 years has offered his honest take on the stressors faced by those on the bench, in a bid to “lift the veil” on the exten...

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How to fail well

The legal profession is due for an attitude adjustment when it comes to perceived failures, according to an international panel. Write comment...

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The pursuit of happiness in the law

A panel of legal experts have explored how to define success in the legal profession, and how lawyers can assess whether they are ready for a career c...

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Podcast: One of law’s most infamous alumni – in conversation with Julian Morrow

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by The Chaser’s Julian Morrow. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

19 Oct 2017

‘Ego status’ compelled ex-lawyer to defraud $2.97m, court told

Debarred lawyer John Gordon Bradfield told an NSW District Court that he was driven by “ego status”, after pleading guilty to making false stateme...

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19 Oct 2017

Legal podcasts you have to tune in to right now

The rise of the internet has hailed in a new dawn for storytelling. Here’s our top pick of podcasts legal eagles should be listening out for. ...

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