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Big Law 07 October 2022 ByRobert LambHuman resources professionals must review their contracts and ensure a...

Human resources professionals must review their contracts and ensure a moral rights clause, in contracts with employees...

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Big Law 06 October 2022 ByMatthew KayInstead of deriding the phenomenon, lawyers need to better understand...

Instead of deriding the phenomenon, lawyers need to better understand — and potentially rename — the idea of pushing...

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Big Law 06 October 2022 ByParidhi Jain3 money mistakes that cost lawyers thousands

If you’re not earning big bucks yet, now is a great time to start learning how to manage your money and start...

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Big Law 04 October 2022 ByMark McCowan and Ian ReynoldsFostering relationships with regulators

It is common for businesses to perceive, and treat, regulators as hostile adversaries — and they often are, write Mark...

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Big Law 03 October 2022 ByDeanna Constable, Paul Mayson and Kenneth Leung.Buyer’s remorse: Elon Musk’s plan to walk away from Twitter

In April 2022, Elon Musk entered into a legally binding agreement to purchase Twitter for US$44 billion. As the ink...

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Do we really have to wait for legislation to make workplaces safe for women?
Big Law 30 September 2022 ByAllan BallDo we really have to wait for legislation to make workplaces safe for...

Organisations already have the power to implement reforms that foster a culture of respect, and shouldn’t delay...

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Why Justice Jagot’s appointment is a win for female lawyers
The Bar 29 September 2022 ByStefanie CostiWhy Justice Jagot’s appointment is a win for female lawyers

The accession of Justice Jayne Jagot to the High Court of Australia is significant for myriad reasons, writes Stefanie...

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Big Law 27 September 2022 ByAdam Abbasi-SaccaWho are you calling ‘lawyer’? (Hopefully, not me or Kim...

I understand the desire to be labelled a lawyer; it’s a badge of honour and hard work. But there is no glory in a...

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Politics 26 September 2022 ByJacqueline (Jaci) BurnsCommonwealth continues to reward pro bono under performance

The Commonwealth should make pro bono an obligation or reward the firms that use their best endeavours to meet or exceed...

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SME Law 23 September 2022 ByTravis SchultzLessons from the monarchy about successful succession planning

Whilst quietly acknowledging HRH Queen Elizabeth II’s recent passing and her remarkable life well-lived, the end of an...

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