“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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What Lawyers Need to Survive in this Age of Smart Technology
As successive generations of smart technology take over more complex legal tasks, there is speculation that computers may render lawyers obsolete one day. So how can lawyers utilise new technologies…
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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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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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Interview with US Ambassador for War Crimes, Stephen Rapp
There are moments when the capacity for humans to commit mass atrocities against their fellow man seems overwhelming and utterly incomprehensible. The Syrian conflict, it would seem, is one of…
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The Future of Law Firms: Expansion or Niche?
If law firms are to survive the radical transformation making waves through the legal industry, they must evolve their business models in line with changing expectations, technology and service delivery…
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