Across conference tables and networking sessions at the recent Lawyers Weekly Boutique Law Summit in Sydney, delegates were abuzz about how to take on the future.
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Fit and Proper Culture? Addressing “Hidden Bad Behaviour” in the Profession
The Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) states that to be an admitted lawyer, a person must be a “fit and proper” person. But what does this mean in practice?
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The Fastest Way to Check Your Legal Research
Despite pouring hours of work into organising citations and rechecking every point of law, even the most competent lawyer can still feel somewhat underprepared.
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Preparing for the End of Emergency Leasing Legislation
The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly affected Australia’s leasing market. This has prompted state and territory governments to introduce temporary legislation for commercial and retail tenancies in…
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Christmas Party Legal Risks at a Glance
With Christmas around the corner it is time to reflect on the impact restrictions will have in an environment that is the antithesis of social distancing…the office Christmas party.
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Infographic: 4 Australian Legal Market Trends to Monitor
If the legal industry had a global stage – all eyes would be on the Australian market. Peer Monitor has developed a data-rich infographic on the four trends to watch, available here on Legal Insight.
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Preparing for the 2020 AGM Season: What Boards Need to Know
Most listed companies will have begun to think about their 2020 annual general meeting (AGM), with the majority of AGMs set to occur between September 2020 and January 2021. Are you prepared?
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Ipso Facto Clauses Toolkit for Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyers
Practical Law has launched a brand new module on Insolvency and Restructuring. Download your ipso facto clauses toolkit for a preview.
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High-Level Explainer: Changes to the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
On 14 May 2020, The NSW Government made a series of amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EP&A Act). Here’s what you need to know.
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Stand Down, JobKeeper and Workplace Relations – Where to From Here?
COVID-19 has impacted all Australians as they grapple not just with a pandemic, but changes to their careers, work-life balance and expectations of employment.
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