Liz Harris, author of Quick on Costs explains the principal changes that have resulted from these Uniform Laws, particularly in the context of costs. The contents includes: Legislation The Victorian…
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Lawyers 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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The Magna Carta in its Medieval Context [Sample Chapter]
The Hon James Spigelman AC QC discusses the background, development and significance of the Magna Carta in the century after it was accepted by King John in June, 1215. The…
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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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Competition 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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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…
Read more‘Willing to Work’ Inquiry Will Examine Discrimination as Barrier to Employment
There are “disturbingly low levels” of employment for older people and those with a disability, “largely as a result of discrimination”, Attorney-General George Brandis has said. Launching the Australian Human…
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Should Australia Introduce Technology Standards for Law Firms?
With innovative technology and cutting-edge tools popping up at breakneck speed in the Australian legal market, is it time to introduce technology standards for the legal profession? In October 2014,…
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800 Years on: How has the Magna Carta Shaped Law Today?
2015 marks 800 years since the development of the Magna Carta, one of the most celebrated documents in history, described by the revered Lord Thomas Bingham as ‘The Rule of…
Read moreReduced Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) Act Reporting Requirements
Employers are set to face reduced Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) Act reporting requirements for 2015-16 although uncertainty exists because the Greens are considering fighting the changes in the Senate and…
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