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LegalVision Announces Deal With Australian Private Equity Firm

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Legal services disruptor LegalVision announces strategic partnership with Quadrant Private Equity, one of Australia’s leading private equity firms. Legal services disruptor LegalVision is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Quadrant Private Equity, one of Australia’s leading private equity firms. Founded in 2012, LegalVision has built its success on a subscription-based legal services model catering to startups, […]

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Maurice Blackburn Pay Dispute Escalates: Time-Recording Ban Sparks Legal Labor Showdown

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The long-simmering tensions between Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and its unionized workforce have erupted into a high-stakes game of legal chicken, with employees set to deploy a tactical time-recording boycott this week. This move could redefine labor relations in Australia’s plaintiff law sector.

At first glance, a one-day ban on timekeeping might seem like small potatoes in the world of labor disputes. But in the billable-hours ecosystem, the proposed action from Maurice Blackburn workers strikes at the financial aorta of firm operations.

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Australian Law Firms Still Grapple with Gender Pay Gap

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Gender Pay Gap Trends in Australian Law Firms Australia’s legal professions continues to grapple with persistent gender pay disparities, according to the latest Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) data for 2023–24. While some firms have made strides in closing gaps, nearly half of the 62 major law firms with comparable year-over-year data reported worsening median

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Time Limits for Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Australia

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Personal Injury Law, Australia When you suffer an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. But there’s a catch—you have a limited time to take legal action. Each Australian state and territory has different deadlines for filing a personal injury claim. If you wait too long, you could lose your

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NSW Law News – National Legal Aid Census of private practitioners

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Jennifer Ball, President of the Law Society of NSW The Law Society of NSW welcomes the publication by National Legal Aid (NLA) of its 2024 Census of private legal practitioners who have been, or presently deliver legal services to people with grants of legal aid. Approximately one third of the 1010 respondents to the NLA’s

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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

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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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