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Questions raised about Legal Professional Board of Tasmania process

Calls have been made for Tasmania’s legal complaints process to be more transparent after a client was denied access to her own case file.

05 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Hong Kong hits back at Law Council’s criticism

The Australian Law Council labelled Hong Kong’s proposed national security laws “deeply troubling” with “problematic features”. Now, China has hit back.

05 June 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Sydney lawyer awarded $84k after online smear campaign

A Sydney solicitor has successfully sued a building inspector for defamation and has been ordered to pay $84,000 in defamation damages.

05 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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NSW to recognise mentally ill defendant’s crimes

NSW government decision to change the wording around mentally ill defendants could see the victims of these crimes receive some form of justice.

05 June 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Convincing clients to spend post-pandemic

If done right, boutique law firms will be engaging, motivating and inspiring in communication with clients about their legal services.

04 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Responding to employees on JobKeeper refusing to return to work

There has been no bigger test of employer’s brands than COVID-19, creating new challenges for firms to manage their employees.

04 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Traditional firms must catch up or risk further loss

It is well past time that we redefine what it means to run a successful legal practice, writes Tracey Mylecharane.

04 June 2020
By Tracey Mylecharane
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National firm offers cash incentive for domestic holidays

Taking time out is critical, and will be especially so once the fog of coronavirus has lifted. One firm has found a creative way to encourage post-pandemic annual leave for lawyers.

04 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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#auslaw must make better inroads with high school students

The modern legal marketplace is a rapidly evolving beast, and secondary students should be made better aware of their vocational options by those in practice.

04 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Climate risk issues scrutinised at royal commission

The Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements is giving rise to key governance lessons, including the importance of scenario planning on a forward-looking basis.

04 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy