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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Harvard scholarships to shake up Aussie firms’ innovation
The constantly changing legal landscape is dependent on disruptive technologies and innovation, which is the key focus for two exclusive Harvard scholarships.
BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Aug 2019
CBA enters into further agreements with AIA for CommInsure Life
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised major bank CBA on its entry into agreements with AIA Group Limited in the divestments of CommInsure Life.
Privacy Act protecting job applicants stealing credentials
A cyber lawyer has called for Australian universities to urgently change policies around confirming someone’s attendance and the degree they claim to have.
Is diversity and equality really that important in firms?
Despite the increase in the number of law firms pushing for diversity and equality within the workplace, lawyers do not consider it a motivation when considering a firm ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Aug 2019
Modern Slavery Act just ‘window dressing’, not effective for law firms
Australia’s Modern Slavery Act is just “virtual signalling”, according to a university law lecturer who has doubted the anti-slavery law’s effectiveness in law firms
Solicitor publicly reprimanded for failing to respond to communications
A solicitor has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct due to a failure to respond to urgent communications on behalf of his clients.
SME LAW • Sun, 25 Aug 2019
Firms to act for clients in modern slavery reporting requirements
In light of recent modern slavery amendments, firms should be updating any reporting requirements to ensure both the firm and clients are operating without risk.
BIG LAW • Sun, 25 Aug 2019
Shell acquires 100% of ERM in scheme arrangement
International firm Ashurst has advised on Shell’s acquisition of 100 per cent of issued capital of ERM.
BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Aug 2019
Central Coast Law Society donates to help domestic violence victims
The Regional law society in the NSW Central Coast has donated to one of the region’s domestic violence programs to tackle the increase in women fleeing violence.
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Aug 2019