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By Lawyers Weekly
The outlook for boutique firms in 2010
With the end of the calendar year drawing nigh, the firms Lawyers Weekly spoke to were all optimistic about 2010. Q Legal partner Robyn Ferguson expects the firm's workload to be steady to high…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Australian litigation funding in limbo
A recent Federal Court decision has halted the wave of enthusiasm for litigation funding. Now, the legal profession may have to rethink what it means to put a commercial price on justice. …
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Litigation funding: What the pundits say
Litigation funding is a hot topic throughout legal circles in Australia and internationally, and this is reflected in a conference to be held in December.The conference, "Collective Redress and…
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By Lawyers Weekly
John Ridgway: Pacific legal dream unearths hidden treasure
WINNING TICKET: Pacific Legal Network managing partner, John Ridgway, receives the NSW Exporter of the Year award in the ca
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By Lawyers Weekly
The reformation of US litigation funding
In the United States, a reformist mood is beginning to emerge but litigation funding is so entrenched - and so various - that coming up with an alternative is proving difficult. A debate not…
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A custom-made career: Hyder Consulting general counsel Stephen Uhr
Stephen Uhr, general counsel at Hyder Consulting Nine years ago, Hyder Consulting general coun
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By Lawyers Weekly
Law Reform 2010: COAG reform puts law society presidents to work
With legislation regarding the nationalised regulation of the Australia legal profession pending, the incoming law society presidents of 2010 have divided opinions on just what such reform…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Law Reform 2010: Richard Mellows, Law Society of South Australia
Incoming president of the Law Society of South Australia, Richard Mellows, outlines his key priorities in 2010.Mellows says the focus at the local level will be to encourage the movement of the…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Law Reform 2010: Athol Opas, ACT Law Society
Incoming ACT Law Society president Athol Opas outlines his key priorities for 2010, aside from impending COAG reforms to the profession.Opas says he will address the need for enhanced member…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Law Reform 2010: Steven Stevens, Law Institute of Victoria
Steven Stevens, incoming president of the Law Institute of Victoria, outlines his goals for 2010.Stevens says he will address concerns and initiatives regarding access to justice. He notes that…
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