After a record 24 years of service as General Editor of The Australian Law Journal, Justice Peter Wolstenholme Young retired from his post in April 2016. The Hon Michael Kirby…
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From Large Law Firm Partner to In-House Counsel: One-on-One with Rachel Launders [Q&A]
After working for more than 13 years as a corporate partner at Gilbert + Tobin, Rachel Launders joined Nine Entertainment Network as general counsel and company secretary. In this interview,…
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Why Your Organisation Needs a Legal Operations Function
A legal operations function in your organisation can increase efficiency, streamline legal procedures and reduce outsourcing costs. Here’s what you need to consider and how to implement one in your…
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Dismissing an Ill or Injured Employee: Temporary Absence Provisions [Practice Note]
This Practical Law Australia Employment Law practice note examines when an employee is protected from dismissal due to a temporary absence from work while ill or injured under section 352…
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Types of Company Under the Corporations Act 2001 [Practice Note]
This Practical Law Australia Company Law practice note offers a guide to the types of companies that can be incorporated in Australia by the process of registration under the Corporations Act…
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4 Steps to Improve Your Efficiency When Managing Legal Matters with External Counsel
Managing external legal matters can be seamless with the right planning, tools and business processes. While external delays may be beyond your control, here are some things you should consider…
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More Legal Work is Moving In-House [Infographic]
In-house legal departments are under increased pressure to do more work with fewer resources. These new challenges are creating a “new normal” for legal departments everywhere and technology is playing an…
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ACCC Maintains the Focus on Cartels
In late February, ACCC Chairman Rod Sims outlined the regulator’s competition law priorities for 2016. The release may have been somewhat lost in the media interest storm surrounding the Government’s…
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Legal Insight’s Top 10 Articles from 2015
As we kick off the start of another new year, what better time than now to take a look back at the year that’s been. What were our biggest challenges?…
Read moreTop 10 Legal Department Technology Myths Busted! [Whitepaper]
In speaking with a lot of legal departments over the years, we’ve found that many have false preconceptions, especially about technology. In this whitepaper, we reveal the top 10 legal department technology myths…
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