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Big Law 08 June 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonLaw Society owed $30k after attempt to sue deceased solicitor

A man who attempted to bring proceedings against a deceased solicitor has been ordered to hand over $30,000 to the NSW...

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Big Law 06 February 2023 ByLauren CroftThis year’s president of the Law Society of NSW marked the opening...

This year’s president of the Law Society of NSW marked the opening of the 2023 law term by outlining her priorities,...

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Big Law 08 December 2022 ByJess FeyderLawyer ordered to pay $75k to cover costs of ACT Law Society

The former principal of an ACT-based law firm has been ordered to pay over $75,000 to cover the costs incurred by the...

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Politics 02 December 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyIn NSW, “government investment in justice infrastructure and...

In NSW, “government investment in justice infrastructure and technology has lagged behind demand”, causing issues...

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Big Law 14 October 2022 ByLauren CroftBigLaw partner named 2023 WA Law Society president

The Law Society of Western Australia has elected a new president for 2023, a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills.

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Big Law 03 October 2022 ByJess FeyderACT Law Society elects new president

The ACT Law Society has elected a new president for 2022–23; a lawyer with a dedicated history of professional and...

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Big Law 25 July 2022 ByJess FeyderRegional retention, gender equality remain key issues in NSW

Law Society of NSW president Joanne van der Plaat has promoted the need for regional, rural, and remote legal career...

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Big Law 14 May 2018 ByMelissa CoadeLaw society's warning amid 'claim farming' reports in Queensland

The Queensland Law Society has called for the public to exercise caution about non-legal firms using gift cards to...

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Big Law 04 March 2012 ByLawyers WeeklyLegal Leaders: Keeping it in the family - NSW Law Society President...

Stuart Westgarth's journey in law has taken him from Bathurst to the island of Kiribati, and then to a partnership in...

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