The Hon Michael Kirby recently presented a lecture at the Australian Law Teachers’ Association Conference in which he examined the strengths and failings of the law in Australia in meeting…
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What You Need to Know About Legal Profession Uniform Laws [Whitepaper]
Liz Harris, author of Quick on Costs explains the principal changes that have resulted from these Uniform Laws, particularly in the context of costs. The contents includes: Legislation The Victorian…
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Lawyers Practice Manual Victoria Celebrates 30 Years
As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Lawyers Practice Manual Victoria we celebrate the rich history of the service and the tenets upon which it was founded as a…
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The Magna Carta in its Medieval Context [Sample Chapter]
The Hon James Spigelman AC QC discusses the background, development and significance of the Magna Carta in the century after it was accepted by King John in June, 1215. The…
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Barristers: Develop and Promote Your Personal Brand
In today’s hyperconnected world, your online and personal brand is one of your biggest assets. So how can barristers develop and promote their brand? For legal professionals like barristers, it’s…
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Is Your Law Firm Ready for the e-Conveyancing Reforms?
All states and territories, with the exception of the ACT, have passed the Electronic Conveyancing (Adoption of National Law) Act 2013 (ECNL), paving the way for a purpose-built platform which…
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3 Ways to a More Profitable Practice (Without Cutting Costs)
When managing partners start to talk about ways to increase a firm’s income, one of the first things they think of is reducing overheads. However, while cutting costs can play…
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‘Willing to Work’ Inquiry Will Examine Discrimination as Barrier to Employment
There are “disturbingly low levels” of employment for older people and those with a disability, “largely as a result of discrimination”, Attorney-General George Brandis has said. Launching the Australian Human…
Read moreReduced Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) Act Reporting Requirements
Employers are set to face reduced Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) Act reporting requirements for 2015-16 although uncertainty exists because the Greens are considering fighting the changes in the Senate and…
Read moreEmployers Urged to Reduce Work Mental Health Risk
The recent Germanwings plane disaster has brought into sharp focus the issue of employee mental health, particularly in safety critical industries, a seminar in Melbourne heard. Norton Rose Fulbright partner…
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