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NSW Chief Justice Bell Sounds Alarm Saying Trump, Musk, Zuckerberg Threaten Democracy

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What NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell said to the Law Society of NSW In a sweeping critique of contemporary threats to democratic institutions, NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell delivered a pointed address at the Law Society of NSW’s annual dinner, condemning the actions of influential political and tech figures, including former US President Donald Trump, […]

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Email Leak Sparks Crisis at Leading Law Firm in Australia

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A Scandal Unfolds As Slater & Gordon Grapples with Anonymous Email Leak Slater and Gordon, one of Australia’s largest plaintiff law firms, is at the center of a storm after an anonymous email—allegedly sent by the outgoing acting chief people officer, Mari Ruiz-Matthyssen (pictured)—landed in the inboxes of its entire staff. The email, which included

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How the National Innovation Visa Promotes Economic Growth

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Economic progress continues to be a focus for countries worldwide, as a flourishing economy thrives on concepts and expert workers. The National Innovation Visa initiative, which aims to draw in individuals, is aimed at enhancing this goal. Recognising the significance of this visa programme sheds light on its contribution to driving growth and technological progress. 

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How Partner Visa Australia Requirements Differ Between Visa Types

Australia, Power Briefs, Press Releases /
Sydney

Source: Australian Immigration Lawyers Exploring the realm of partner visas in Australia can feel like tackling a puzzle. There are different kinds of partner visas, each with its own specific criteria. It’s important for couples looking to be in Australia to grasp these distinctions. This piece explores the varying requirements for partner visas and offers

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6 Qualities to Look For When Hiring a Criminal Defence Lawyer

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When you’ve been accused of a crime, it can be an overwhelming situation, and for a fighting chance at getting the best possible outcome, you need to lawyer up. Criminal defence lawyers are typically portrayed as the attornies who represent criminals but also innocent people who have been wrongfully accused. This is not something to

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K&L Gates Continues to Expand its Finance Practice in Sydney

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Sydney – Global law firm K&L Gates continues to grow its Finance practice in Australia with the appointment of Rob White as a partner in Sydney. White joins the firm from Norton Rose Fulbright, where he was a partner in the banking and infrastructure group and led the firm’s Australian University team. With more than two decades of experience in

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How Willed is Ushering in a New Era of Estate Planning

Australia, Press Releases /
Estates

David Kaplan is transforming Australia’s estate planning landscape through technology, making what was once an expensive, time-consuming process accessible to all Australians. As co-founder of Willed, Kaplan has positioned his company at the forefront of legal tech innovation, addressing a critical need in the market that traditional legal services have struggled to meet. “The statistics

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Jones Day Hire Corporate Lawyers From Hogan Lovells Shuttered Sydney Office

Australia, Law Firms, Press Releases /
Sydney

Jones Day has hired two former Hogan Lovells lawyers as the firm closes its office in the city, its only base in Australia. Charles Bogle and James Wood have joined the Jones Day firm, after the firm announced last year that it was to close its offices in Sydney, Warsaw and Johannesburg and lay off the

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Australian Law – Solo Lawyer Gets $160,000 For Clients’ Defamatory Emails

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A Supreme Court judge, Paul Tottle, has just dropped a bombshell in Western Australia, awarding a solo legal practitioner a cool $160,000 for defamation. The culprits? Two emails, packed with lies and unfounded accusations, that should never have seen the light of day. Adam Sydney Brown, a former client with an axe to grind, fires

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