Staying up to date with the latest legal developments in a variety of sectors and practice areas can be an overwhelming prospect for many legal professionals, especially those running small…
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How to Streamline Your Practice Management
What should legal professionals consider when implementing a new practice management system? What are the features to look out for? And what are the pitfalls to avoid? Progressive firms know…
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How Can Australian Lawyers Deal with Out-of-Hours Demands?
Is the nine-to-five workday a thing of the past? Recent data suggests this may be the case, with an 80 per cent increase in the number of calls made before…
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Where Does Your Firm Rank in the 2015 Brand Index?
The value of your firm’s brand and reputation is vitally important. So where do you sit in the competitive Australian market and what are your peers doing right? Research house…
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Why Your Law Firm Needs Flexible Working
In an industry that’s renowned for long hours, relentless client demands and inflexibility, law firms that offer balance and flexible working could gain a significant competitive advantage. A recent survey…
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Meet Mark Robinson SC: One of the Great Minds Behind Westlaw AU [Q&A]
“I solved a complex legal problem the other day – one that was upsetting my solicitor and confusing my junior – in less than a minute. It only took one…
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The Highs and Lows of Legal Outsourcing
According to the Commonwealth Bank’s Legal Market Pulse report: “71 per cent of top-tier firms and 42 per cent of mid-tier firms agree that the pressure from clients to use Legal…
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Going Above and Beyond with Pro Bono
What can senior partners and firm principals do to encourage pro bono work and champion its importance within the legal industry? In light of a recent announcement by Gadens and…
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Succession Planning for Sole Practitioners
A sole practitioner’s career can be very rewarding and fulfilling. But what happens when you’re ready to step down? If you haven’t thought about succession planning and future-proofing your practice,…
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How Does Your Emotional Intelligence and Thinking Style Impact You?
A high level of emotional intelligence is vital for any lawyer, but how does your EQ and thinking style combine to make you an effective practitioner? Firms striving to distinguish…
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