How can in-house counsel balance their moral and legal obligations as the voice of reason for their corporations? All in-house legal counsel wear many hats – it’s par for the…
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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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The Hon Michael Kirby’s 10 Commandments for Australian Law Schools [Conference Paper]
The Hon Michael Kirby recently presented a lecture at the Australian Law Teachers’ Association Conference in which he examined the strengths and failings of the law in Australia in meeting…
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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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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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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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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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Legal Process Outsourcing: What You Need to Know
Client demand for more competitive fees, coupled with the advancement of information and communication technologies, has fuelled a market for outsourced legal processes, both in Australia and abroad. What may…
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