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Big Law 12 September 2022 ByJess FeyderHerbert Smith Freehills has advised Adevinta on the divestment of its...

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Adevinta on the divestment of its online classifieds businesses — Gumtree...

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Professor Justine Nolan
Politics 30 May 2022 BySimon LevettThe prospect of a protracted conflict in Ukraine has led to closer...

The prospect of a protracted conflict in Ukraine has led to closer scrutiny of the role of legal practitioners...

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Human rights and trade union groups support new bill
Politics 24 August 2021 ByLauren CroftHuman rights and trade union groups support new bill

A number of organisations have supported the Australian Senate in passing a new bill that means goods made with forced...

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Podcast 02 July 2021 ByRobyn TongolSpace law, IP and trade secrets

Australia’s space sector is seeing rapid growth at the moment, and as such, the nature and volume of legal work are...

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SME Law 01 July 2021 ByJerome DoraisamyListed firm acquires automated trademark platform

A listed intellectual property firm has expanded its digital and trademark capabilities by buying an online automated...

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UK-Aus free trade agreement
Politics 17 June 2021 ByLauren CroftUK-Aus free trade agreement ‘can create opportunities for our legal...

A new free trade agreement between Australia and the UK could mean greater synergy between legal services across the two...

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Appeal granted in Stolichnaya vodka trademark battle
Big Law 26 May 2021 ByLauren CroftAppeal granted in Stolichnaya vodka trademark battle

A long-running battle for several Russian trademarks continues as a permanent stay order given in 2019 was revoked last...

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Advocates call for Australia to review trade cooperation with Israel
Politics 14 May 2021 ByJerome DoraisamyAdvocates call for Australia to review trade cooperation with Israel

Australian and Palestinian human rights organisations are calling for DFAT to reject strengthening trade ties with...

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Big Law 16 April 2021 ByJerome DoraisamyHow lawyers must respond if Biden rejoins TPP

Should the Biden administration reverse his predecessor’s decision to exit the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Australian...

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30 Under 30 Awards
Big Law 13 May 2020 ByEmma Musgrave30u30 competition, trade and regulation finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Carlyle Kingswood Global, is pleased to announce the finalists for the competition,...

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