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Reputation at stake for aspiring lawyer fighting misconduct decision
An aspiring international lawyer convinced a court to set aside a decision of the Australian National University to ban...
25 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
‘Authentic’ law school assessments to combat use of ChatGPT to cheat
With artificial intelligence technology on the cusp of passing the US bar exam, universities in Australia are switching...
23 January 2023
By Lauren Croft
House Foods acquires plant-based manufacturer
International law firm Baker McKenzie has advised House Foods on its acquisition of a US manufacturer of tofu and...
29 December 2022
By Emma Musgrave
Female leaders aren’t trusted, says ANU study
Female leaders aren’t trusted, says ANU study
According to research by the Australian National University (ANU), female leaders aren’t trusted by their...
04 November 2022
By Lauren Croft
OneLife Botanicals expands scope as cannabis manufacturer
Holding Redlich has advised OneLife Botanicals on its latest acquisition geared towards the cannabis
26 October 2022
By Emma Musgrave
Normet acquires Australian mining and civil industries manufacturer
Global innovative technology company Normet Group Oy has been advised on the acquisition of mining and civil industries...
08 September 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Victorian government agrees to local mRNA vaccine manufacturing for 2024
The state government of Victoria will be the first in the southern hemisphere to produce mRNA vaccines at a new Moderna...
19 August 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Syrah Resources receives US$102m loan from US Department of Energy for vehicles manufacturing
Global firm White & Case LLP has advised Australian industrial minerals and technology company Syrah Resource, on...
05 August 2022
By Jess Feyder
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Young Aussies’ life satisfaction plummeted during COVID-19
Life satisfaction among young professionals is at an all-time low, new research from ANU has...
18 July 2022
By Lauren Croft
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Former attorney-general joins ANU
The Australian National University (ANU) has bolstered its national security practice in what’s been described as a...
22 June 2022
By Lauren Croft
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PACT Group acquires Synergy Packing from plastic manufacturing giant
ASX-listed packaging and recycling company PACT Group has been assisted in its acquisition of Synergy Packaging from...
08 June 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Creating a supportive network around you is key’ for law students
Young law students can do anything they put their mind to with the right support system in place, said this young...
30 May 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Leo Cussen Centre for Law celebrates 50-year anniversary
Leo Cussen Centre for Law has celebrated 50 years of “transforming the legal profession through connection and...
26 April 2022
By Lauren Croft
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‘More work must be done to prevent this abhorrent behaviour’
Following the release of a damning survey from Universities Australia that revealed high numbers of sexual assaults, a...
04 April 2022
By Lauren Croft
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ANU hosts crisis council on lawyers’ mental health
The National Wellness for Law Forum next month will focus on strategies to prevent student and practitioner mental...
27 January 2015
By Priya Murthy
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Firms manually losing money
New research has found that firms could be losing out on $51,000 in charge-out rates per partner each month because fee...
04 October 2013
By Priya Murthy
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