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LDM Global Enters Australian Market with Predictable Pricing and End-to-End eDiscovery

Australia, Press Releases / February 16, 2015

LawFuel – LDM Global is breaking the trend to offer predictable and simplified eDiscovery pricing for projects both large and small along with a true end-to-end solution. Sydney, Australia, 17 February 2015 – LDM Global announces a new eDiscovery pricing model that is simplified and predictable with fixed fees across the board, for cases of […]

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When Googling Can Cause a Mistrial

Australia, Briefing / February 8, 2015

DLA Piper, Australia – By James Morse – In the recent decision of Le v Magistrate Barbara Lane [2014] WASC 494, the Supreme Court of Western Australia was called upon to consider whether to prohibit a magistrate from continuing to hear a trial on the basis she had ‘Googled‘ some matters relevant to the trial

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Blind Lawyer Wins Human Rights Award

Australia, Lawyers / January 7, 2015

Blind Australian lawyer Darren Fittler has overcome his disability to achieve professional success and now to win a presitigious Human Rights Law Award in Sydney. The annual Human Rights Awards, hosted by the Australian Human Rights Commission, recognises individuals and organisations that make a significant contribution to advancing human rights in Australia. “I am truly

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Lawyers Evacuated During Sydney Hostage Crisis

Australia / December 15, 2014

The Sydney hostage crisis has seen lawyers and courts evacuated in the King Street Courts in Sydney’s CBD, along with staff in the New South Wales Crown Solicitors’ office. The siege and hostage-holding by at least one and probably at least two gunmen has seen the CBD area around the cafe occupied by the gunmen

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K&L Gates Acts for Sellers in the Sale of SGA Property Consultancy Pty Limited to KPMG Australia

Australia, Press Releases / December 7, 2014

Sydney: Global law firm K&L Gates acted for the majority shareholders in the sale of 100% of the shares in SGA Property Consultancy Pty Limited (SGA) to KPMG. Rowan McDonald, K&L Gates lead partner on the deal, stated: “The combination of KPMG and SGA will allow our clients to fast track their domestic and global

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Criminal Law Firm’s iPhone App

Australia, Law Firm Technology / December 2, 2014

An Australian criminal law firm has developed an iPhone app to provide those seeking a quick answer to a criminal law question with a free and – hopefully – useful response. The Sydney law firm launched its Pocket Lawyer app for iPhone and iPad use, providing basic answers to basic questions without the need for a

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Aussie Lawyers A Hit Internationally

Australia, Law Firms / November 28, 2014

Australian lawyers are making waves internationally with many taking top positions in law firms internationally. A top example is the number of Australians holding top positions in Baker & McKenzie, with many occupying senior positions in the US and Asia. Bakers opened their Brisbane Office and Bruce Hambrett, (pictured) chair of the Asia-Pacific region, told Lawyers Weekly of

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BYOD And the Potentially Catastrophic Consequences – An Australian Update

Australia, Briefing / October 27, 2014

THE ALLURE OF THE POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS OF BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE PROGRAMS IS TOO GREAT FOR MANY AUSTRALIAN ORGANISATIONS TO RESIST. Not only do the financials of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs look good (the immediate cost savings from the organisation not purchasing the handsets or paying the service plan fees), the organisation

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Australian Law Firms Hit Pro Bono Targets

Australia, Law Firms / October 6, 2014

Australian lawyers at the top firms either met or exceeded their pro bono quotas, according to the Australian National Pro Bono Resource Centre (NPBRC), which involved an annual target of 35 hours per lawyer per year. The target was reached by over half of the top 20 firms. Seventeen firms are signatories to the target.

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Former Minters Chief Goes to DLA Piper

Australia, Law Firms / September 15, 2014

The former Minter Ellison leader John Weber will replace Andrew Darwin as the domestic head of DLA Piper in Australia, according to LawyersWeekly. “Our Australian business has made significant progress over the past couple of years, as we have more closely aligned our local practice with the global firm,” said Darwin on his successor, whom

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