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Australian Businesses’ Fear Of UK Class Action Law Firm

Pogust Goodhead’s Arrival Down Under The arrival in Australia of UK-based class action law firm Pogust Goodhead has businesses worried that the Australian government’s permissive approach to class actions could cost shareholders billions, as reported here recently. A report in the Australian Financial Review reported on key groups like the Business Council of Australia, the […]

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Unveiling Australia’s Criminal Landscape: A Comprehensive Overview

Jana Novak Australia’s criminal landscape is as complex as it is intriguing, reflecting not only local socio-economic conditions but also the global context in which it exists. When you begin to explore the intricate web of crime in this vast country, you’ll find a diverse array of illegal activities ranging from white-collar crimes in the

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Herbert Smith Freehills Promotes Nine Partners

H Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has announced the promotion of nine new partners in Australia to further its reputation in delivering market-leading results for its clients. The promotions are part of the firm’s annual global partner promotion rounds, which included the promotion of 27 partners in total, and will come into

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The Australian ‘Me Too’ Lawyer Standing Against Workplace Bullying

Thirty-four year old Australian lawyer Stefani Costi received high level publicity over her attempts to deal with workplace bullying in the law profession following an article in the Sydney Morning Herald, which described her humiliation from a senior partner. The SMH article described her being asked by a partner to visit a hardware supermarket to

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Australian Lawyers Stunned By Death Of Innovative Leader Who Found Law Firm ‘Sweet Spot’

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Juan Martinez a ‘Force of Nature’ Described by the firm he lead as a giant of the Australian legal profession, the shock death of Juan Martinez has left HWL Ebsworth mourning the passing of a legal leader who rose from poverty to achieve inestimable recognition. The Australian Financial Review said Martinez, who died of a

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Australian Law Job Opportunities Beckon Kiwi Lawyers, Says Australian Law Recruiter

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Australian Law Job Market New Zealand lawyers are among the sought-after professionals Australia is seeking through Australian law job roles offering major opportunities, according to a leading Australian legal recruiter. New Zealand is used to seeing professionals in fields like healthcare, IT, and engineering quite apart from a wide range of trades. Legal recruiters have

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Australia Law – Committee Recommends Substantiasl Reform to Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) today tabled the report of its review of the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Act 2018. The Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme (FITS) was established to provide the public with visibility of the nature, level and extent of foreign influence on Australia’s government and politics. The scheme creates an obligation for people

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Criminal Law Australia: Top Young Criminal Lawyer Named

Conditsis Lawyers is proud to announce that Francis Caesar Devine, a dedicated member of their criminal law team, has been awarded the prestigious Lawyers Weekly ‘Top 30 Under 30’ award in the Criminal Law category. The black-tie ceremony, held at The Star in Sydney on Thursday 7th March, saw Mr Devine recognised for his exceptional

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Slater and Gordon announces Victorian historical child sexual abuse investigationSlater and Gordon Lawyers

Slater and Gordon Lawyers is investigating the possibility of bringing compensation claims – including a potential class action – against the Victorian government on behalf survivors of historical child sexual abuse at Beaumaris primary and other government schools.  The investigation follows the release this week of the 466-page final report of the board of inquiry

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