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A timely debate
The billable hour attracted both praise and criticism in a year punctuated by moves to either eradicate or entrench time billing practices.One of the biggest hitting stories of the year was the…
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Progress, paradox and ongoing pain
A lingering and contentious issue for the legal profession in 2011 has been that of the mental ill-health of lawyers.There was no shortage of stories about depression and mental health…
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By Lawyers Weekly
The year that changed everything
2011 was a momentous year for the Australian legal profession. The LPO elephant landed in Mallesons Stephen Jaques' boardroom, global law firms arrived, and Blake Dawson announced it would be…
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Mallesons and King & Wood create Asian force
The world's worst kept secret has been confirmed. Australia's Mallesons Stephen Jaques will merge with China-based international firm King & Wood to create the combined firm King & Wood…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Superwomen
Three extraordinary women with unique histories are leading the charge to change inequities at the Bar. They speak to Claire ChaffeyJessie Taylor's light bulb moment came about 10 years ago when…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Perils the profession can't ignore
In 2012 the Australian legal profession faces a number of key challenges which, if disregarded, pose a significant risk to the performance and sustainability of the industry. Briana Everett…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Practice profile: The allure of India
The Labor Party's momentous decision last weekend to back Prime Minister Julia Gillard's plans to export uranium to India could have significant results for Australian law firms. Claire…
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By Lawyers Weekly
For the love of money: the ever-expanding and lucrative house
The ever-expanding and lucrative house It is the fastest growing area of the legal profession, and they are making their voices heard
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By Lawyers Weekly
For the love of money: the city showdown
After a period of stagnancy and rigidity following the GFC, the Australian legal profession is now starting to experience a shortage of lawyers.
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By Lawyers Weekly
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As more and more global firms enter Australia, the country’s law firm hierarchy has shifted and the gap between top-tier and mid-tier salaries is closing.
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