On 1 July 2015, the Legal Profession Uniform Rules take effect, introducing a range of new and modified practice norms and altering the way firms do business. How will the…
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Barristers: Develop and Promote Your Personal Brand
In today’s hyperconnected world, your online and personal brand is one of your biggest assets. So how can barristers develop and promote their brand? For legal professionals like barristers, it’s…
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Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Focus Increases for GCs
With the proliferation of technology and increased use of tablet and mobile devices, the growing concerns over cybersecurity and privacy means corporate general counsel are undertaking more compliance-related work and…
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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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Courts Digitisation: What to Expect as Courts Evolve
While firms have undergone a technological revolution in recent years, courts have been slow to keep pace. But have the winds of change finally arrived? The judiciary has long recognised…
Read moreCompetition Debate Must Move Beyond Effects Test Battle
Leaders of the world’s competition agencies recently met in Sydney at the 2015 International Competition Network Annual Meeting. Their agenda included grappling with inconsistent tests for dealing with unacceptable market…
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Will Alternative Billing Work for You? 4 Things to Consider
With increasing pressure from clients to provide greater value and transparency, many firms are offering alternative fee arrangements. But how can you determine which alternative billing structure is best for…
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Is Your Law Firm Ready for the e-Conveyancing Reforms?
All states and territories, with the exception of the ACT, have passed the Electronic Conveyancing (Adoption of National Law) Act 2013 (ECNL), paving the way for a purpose-built platform which…
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3 Ways to a More Profitable Practice (Without Cutting Costs)
When managing partners start to talk about ways to increase a firm’s income, one of the first things they think of is reducing overheads. However, while cutting costs can play…
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