In the discussion of “lawyering at the speed of business,” the panelists talked about using mistakes as learning opportunities. Their focus wasn’t on avoiding mistakes at all costs — a…
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Safe Access Zone Laws: a Burden on Implied Freedom of Political Communication?
Unlike the United States, Australia has no equivalent to the First Amendment right of free speech. Instead, Australians have an implied right of freedom of political communication arising from the…
Read moreState of Australian Corporate Law Departments 2019 [Report]
Corporate law departments are facing an array of challenges in 2019. It’s easy to see why, with in-house legal teams operating in the aftermath of the Banking Royal Commission and at a time…
Read moreProbate Law: Expert Tips on Mastering this Legal Maze
Specialising in probate law requires you to be across a range of legal areas when it comes to handling your client’s affairs. Ideally, you’ll want to have legal knowledge in…
Read more6 Steps to Help You Embrace (and Stop Worrying) About the GDPR
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) presents an unprecedented challenge for organisations around the world – and puts general counsels in the hot seat. The scope of these…
Read moreLegal Research in the Digital Age [Infographic]
Finding the most recent case law on a specific legal issue has long been a time-consuming – yet absolutely essential – task for legal professionals. Legal research is a big…
Read moreSpotlight on Bianca Kabel, Sub-Editor of the Queensland Reports on Westlaw AU [Q&A]
This week, Bianca Kabel, barrister at Level Twenty Seven Chambers sat down with us to chat about her role as sub-editor of the Queensland Reports – the latest addition to…
Read moreChoosing the Right Legal Research Platform for Your Firm [Guide]
Legal research is an essential but time-consuming skill that is required of all legal professionals. Finding that all important leading case or authority on a specific legal issue can feel…
Read moreMeet Mark Robinson SC: One of the Great Minds Behind Westlaw AU [Q&A]
“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…
Read moreLawyers Practice Manual Victoria Celebrates 30 Years
As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Lawyers Practice Manual Victoria we celebrate the rich history of the service and the tenets upon which it was founded as a…
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