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Mark Lukie
Big Law • 20 August 2021 • ByMark Lukie.Why Aussie law firms can benefit from cloud-to-cloud data backups

While legal staff are beginning to return to their places of work following the protracted lockdowns caused by COVID-19,...

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Dr Michelle Sharpe and Desi Vlahos
Big Law • 17 August 2021 • ByDr Michelle Sharpe and Desi VlahosHow to avoid crushing others during COVID-19

When next you feel like you are 30-metre deep in emotion do as divers do: stop. Think. React, write Dr Michelle Sharpe...

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Stuart Taylor
Big Law • 17 August 2021 • ByStuart TaylorThe 5 habits swaps to make to become a successful leader

Leadership success doesn’t happen overnight – it takes practice, time and requires the development of skills needed...

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Travis Schultz
Big Law • 16 August 2021 • ByNaomi NeilsonWhy are there so few female barristers?

Unless something changes, future attorneys-general are going to find it very difficult to maintain gender balance on...

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Big Law • 16 August 2021 • ByTravis SchultzCut the ‘jab-erish’ on mandatory vaccinations

It’s all well and good for politicians to sit on the fence lest they risk offending a particular cohort of voters –...

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Lisa Stephenson
Big Law • 16 August 2021 • ByLisa StephensonHow to become the most respected person in the room

Have you ever heard the saying, “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room”? It’s...

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Professor Andrew Pitman and Professor Katrin Meissner
Politics • 13 August 2021 • ByProfessor Andrew Pitman and Professor Katrin MeissnerThe great ‘known unknowns’ with climate change in the law

To first understand how climate change impacts the law, it’s prudent to understand its fundamental principles, write...

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sustain team motivation
Big Law • 12 August 2021 • ByMichelle GibbingsHow to sustain team motivation when the midyear slump hits?

In the southern states, winter can feel never-ending. Combine winter with COVID-19 fatigue, and you may be finding it...

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Anthony Daniel
Big Law • 11 August 2021 • ByAnthony Daniel10 ways law firms can protect themselves against a ransomware attack

Of all the IT security threats currently faced by Australian law firms, one of the most feared is ransomware,...

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What to look for in a potential employer and what to avoid
Big Law • 09 August 2021 • ByAlistair GordonWhat to look for in a potential employer and what to avoid

When considering joining a new firm, there’s a lot of criteria to consider. Aside from obvious questions about the new...

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