Change Makers is a global Thomson Reuters initiative that brings together industry leaders committed to improving diversity in the legal profession. And we want your commitment too! Hosting this podcast series…
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International Bar Association Survey Data Exposes Bullying and Harassment in Legal Profession
Half of women lawyers and one-third of male lawyers have experienced bullying in the workplace, according to the recent survey of almost 7,000 respondents across 135 countries conducted by the International Bar…
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Reproductive Laws in Alabama and Australia: Wade-ing into Dangerous Waters?
In 1973 the United States Supreme Court handed down the decision in Roe v Wade 93 S.Ct. 705 (1973) (Roe v Wade). This decision held that the right to privacy…
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Defamation and the Federal Court: a Rush to Expand Jurisdiction
Few civil cases have prompted a nationwide media circus quite like Geoffrey Rush’s 2018 defamation claim against Nationwide News. With accusations of inappropriate behaviour against one of Australia’s most recognizable…
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Safe Access Zone Laws: a Burden on Implied Freedom of Political Communication?
Unlike the United States, Australia has no equivalent to the First Amendment right of free speech. Instead, Australians have an implied right of freedom of political communication arising from the…
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The 7 Most Memorable Cases of 2018
Religious irreligiosity, defamatory machine learning, and an (un)clearly inappropriate forum – 2018 showcased why litigation is sometimes stranger than fiction. The Local Court of New South Wales held that purported…
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2018 Australia: State of the Legal Market [Report]
The Melbourne Law School and Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor® are pleased to present this report setting out the dominant trends impacting the legal market in 2018 and the key issues…
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The Perfect Defamation Pitch: Wilson v Bauer Media Pty Ltd
What happens when your “jealous” and “disgruntled” former classmate contacts Woman’s Day? You get the largest defamation payout in Australian legal history and global attention focused on the Australian legal…
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The Challenges of Executing Deeds in the Digital Age [Infographic]
Thomson Reuters recently presented a webinar on the valid execution of deeds and documents: E-Signed – and Sealed? Executing Deeds in the Digital Age. Tim Perry, Head of Corporate and…
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Ledgers are Forever: How Blockchain Could Solve Several of Real Estate’s Perennial Problems
Arguably, blockchain is to 2018 what the iPhone was to 2007. Sexy, revolutionary, and soon to be such a common part of everyday life that it barely rates a mention.…
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