There have been several advocates, particularly post-pandemic, for a cashless Australian society (if not world). Motivations for a cashless society are not limited to the control of financial crime of…
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Review of “recklessness” in Victorian criminal law
On 25 October 2022 the Victorian Attorney-General requested that the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) review the meaning of the term “recklessness” in the Victorian Crimes Act 1958. Recklessness is…
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That’s a Wrap: Practical Law Reflects on 2022 and Looks Ahead to 2023
Join the Practical Law team for a look back at 2022 and learn what 2023 holds for the legal profession. PLUS download our free end-of-year (EOY) report template and accompanying…
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DLA Piper’s Managing Partner on Diversity, ESG and Global Big Law
One of Australia’s esteemed legal leaders and DLA Piper’s Managing Partner Amber Matthews, speaks with Thomson Reuters about diversity and inclusion, ESG and Global Big Law.
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Legal Leaders Advocate for more Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Advancing Women n Law Forum weigh in on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and tackle the important challenges faced by the legal profession.
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Data Breaches: New Bill to Penalise Corporates up to $50 Million
In the wake of the recent data breaches in Australia, the Federal government has introduced a bill amending the Privacy Act 1988, the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 and the…
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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Lawyers
A toolkit to guide users through Practical Law’s content addressing mental health and wellbeing issues in the legal industry and for legal professionals. Content is set out by topic and includes resources relating to personal effectiveness, benefits of effective communication, developing higher emotional intelligence, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession, the importance of making wellbeing a priority, managing stress and mental health at work and practising mindfulness.
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Corporate Trustees and Insolvency Law: Q&A with the Hon R I Barrett AO
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Federal Government is undertaking a comprehensive inquiry into Australia’s corporate insolvency laws. One aspect of the inquiry is the treatment…
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In-house Legal Teams Face Intense Pressure Heading into 2023
The transition to a post-pandemic world has introduced a new set of challenges for Australian legal teams – rising inflation, global geopolitical challenges, remote work and widespread talent have created…
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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Guide for Legal Departments
Thomson Reuters’ Contract Lifecycle Management Guide is an essential read for every legal department that wants to evolve to a new level of efficiency
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