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Lawyers charged and ‘intolerable’ litigation: What’s hot in law this week (19-23 Jan)
Ahead of the Australia Day long weekend, there have been some extraordinary criminal matters involving legal professionals. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
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Victoria Police search powers ‘invalid’, court finds
Days before the Invasion Day rally, the Federal Court found a declaration that would have allowed police to conduct warrantless searches to be incompatible with human rights and unlawful.
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Barrister sidelined for 4 years over extensive misconduct
A tribunal refused to permit a Victorian barrister with a laundry list of misconduct to hold a practising certificate before late 2027.
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Ditch legal jargon, fix translation services: Improving system for culturally diverse litigants
The Asian Australian Lawyers Association has made a number of recommendations to improve procedural fairness for parties from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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Qld motorists going it alone in CTP claims are losing out
Injured motorists who don’t have legal representation continue to receive just a fraction of the rehabilitation and damages that are paid to motorists who have lawyered up in the process, writes Travis Schultz.
SME Law
Green Mortgage Lawyers takes special counsel from national firm
Specialist mortgage-lending firm Green Mortgage Lawyers has hired a special counsel with more than 15 years of experience.
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