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17 Aug 2018

Qld lawyer pushes for formal government inquiry into insurance industry

A Gold Coast-based litigation director has urged for a formal government inquiry into practices of the Australian insurance industry. Write co...

7 Aug 2018

Embracing legal automation

There’s no hiding it, the legal technology revolution is (finally) here, writes Ed Pullen. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

Lawyering with purpose, scales of justice

1 Aug 2018

Importance of ‘lawyering with purpose’ highlighted

With the legal profession still suffering from a reputation of poor employee wellbeing, firms and corporations are being encouraged to offer greater t...

31 Jul 2018

Westpac lawyer heads to NewLaw firm

The former head of knowledge and development in Westpac’s legal team has moved on to take up a role at a NewLaw firm. Write comment (0 Comm...

30 Jul 2018

Partners urged to ‘get real’

A Canadian lawyer and international conference speaker has criticised the current generation of law firm partners, saying they’re failing to take se...

27 Jul 2018

LegalVision hires former barrister

NewLaw firm LegalVision has appointed a new disputes and litigation practice leader in its Melbourne office. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

founders of ANIKA Legal, NewLaw, Janders Dean #JDHorizons event, Monash University finance and law student Aron Mazur

23 Jul 2018

Why new lawyers are particularly suited to NewLaw

Lawyers Weekly spoke with three of the founders of ANIKA Legal about why NewLaw, and its disruptive nature, may be a happy marriage for graduates comi...

tech-literate lawyers, generation of lawyers, law students, developing legal skills

19 Jul 2018

Establishing a generation of tech-literate lawyers

Law as a career appeals to students due to its longevity, prestige, and the challenge it offers — founded on hard work, ethics, analytical intellige...

12 Jul 2018

LawPath confirms $1.8m investment

Australian legal technology start-up LawPath has finalised a $1.8 million investment round, led by US brand LegalZoom. Write comment (0 Comme...

6 Jul 2018

HSF, Melbourne Law School team up for ‘Law Apps’ subject

Global firm Herbert Smith Freehills has signed on as a sponsor of an innovative elective subject at the University of Melbourne’s Law School. ...

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