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04 April 2025 ByRebecca Ward, MBAWhy lawyers’ brains won’t let go of work in progress

The Zeigarnik effect: for lawyers, unfinished tasks don’t just linger; they demand attention. This is no coincidence,...

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03 April 2025 ByKace O'NeillMaurice Blackburn unionised workers receive 11% pay rise following...

After 12 months of negotiations and four months of industrial action, an agreement has been reached between national law...

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03 April 2025 ByNaomi NeilsonCounsel immune from negligence suit over evidence error

Advocate’s immunity protected a counsel from allegations her conduct during a sexual offences trial jeopardised her...

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03 April 2025 ByGrace RobbieAdult Crime, Adult Time adds 20 new offences

The Crisafulli government in Queensland has introduced amendments to its Adult Crimes, Adult Time legislation, which now...

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02 April 2025 ByNaomi NeilsonSquatter’s right claim falls apart for former lawyer

A lawyer turned real estate agent was booted out of a supposedly abandoned Sydney property when her squatter’s rights...

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02 April 2025 ByGrace RobbieStrong year ahead for M&A predicted, but US uncertainty looms as a...

Australia’s M&A market is poised for a notable increase, with specific sectors expected to “drive a...

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02 April 2025 ByLauren CroftCourts ‘placing greater emphasis’ on impartiality in building...

As building disputes not only grow in numbers but also become more complex, lawyers and courts are relying more on...

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02 April 2025 ByGrace RobbieCyber remains a ‘top’ priority for all firms

With the government enacting more stringent cyber security reforms, the director and senior legal writer from practical...

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01 April 2025 ByNaomi NeilsonStruck-off barrister makes ‘scandalous’ claims to dodge costs...

An ACT barrister removed from the roll for throwing other lawyers under the bus was handed a costs order after he made...

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01 April 2025 ByLauren CroftGender equality targets now mandatory for big corporates

Following the release of its gender pay gap data last month, WGEA has now welcomed new amendments to the Workplace...

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