Lawyers in hot water and major moves: What’s hot in law this week (25-28 March)
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This week, one lawyer was ordered not to leave the country and another tried to dodge disciplinary action. Here are the top stories in law as the Easter long weekend approaches ..read more
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‘Too pretty for jail’: Lawyer disciplined for social media posts
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A lawyer who told a client he was “too pretty” to be behind bars and boasted he could “keep all the boys out of jail” faced disciplinary action ..read more
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Evicted tenant accuses Supreme Court justice of bias
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An evicted tenant challenging a court’s decision to terminate her tenancy alleged a Supreme Court justice favoured submissions of the other party and had prematurely decided against her ..read more
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Summer Lawyers takes 2 from Kardos Scanlan
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Summer Lawyers has expanded its banking and finance capabilities with the addition of a partner and a solicitor, both of whom join from mid-market firm Kardos Scanlan ..read more
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Back-to-office mandates excluding disabled workers
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The push to get people to return to the office has ramped up as the pandemic has subsided. While some may argue it’s a smart move to better collaboration and productivity, those with disabilities stand to be negatively affected ..read more
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What can you do with leftover CPD points?
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Getting all the requisite points before the annual CPD deadline can often be stressful for lawyers. Finding out you’ve got leftover points can be equally frustrating. If you find yourself in this latter scenario, here’s what you can do ..read more
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2/3 Australian lawyers are using ChatGPT for legal work
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Generative AI tools are being adopted at increasingly higher rates by Australian lawyers, but law firms have been much slower in implementing policies or directives around the use of AI, writes Sarah Mateljan ..read more
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Conscription law changes should not trap women, justice expert says
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Changing conscription laws to allow governments to not only force their citizens into war but to include women in the ranks is the wrong move, an international law expert has warned ..read more
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Being ‘proactive’ amid new financial services regulations
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In the realm of financial services and funds law in Australia, 2024 has already been marked by a number of key challenges. For lawyers in this space, best practice remains paramount as new regulatory changes come into play ..read more
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Solicitor under investigation ordered not to leave country
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A court has restrained a Melbourne solicitor from leaving the country pending an investigation into a missing $26.6 million ..read more
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