You can’t turn into a practice area expert overnight. However, you can get there sooner by working smarter, not harder. Gain insights on effective knowledge gathering via this practical whitepaper.
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Fit and Proper Culture? Addressing “Hidden Bad Behaviour” in the Profession
The Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) states that to be an admitted lawyer, a person must be a “fit and proper” person. But what does this mean in practice?
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Money Laundering by Gambling: Regulatory Gap or Green Light?
News of Barangaroo Crown Casino’s alleged non-compliance with AML/CTF laws late last year raises the perennial question of how to best regulate the gambling industry.
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The Fastest Way to Check Your Legal Research
Despite pouring hours of work into organising citations and rechecking every point of law, even the most competent lawyer can still feel somewhat underprepared.
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Advancing LGBTQ Equality in Asia: Legal Community Advocacy
As co-chair of Hong Kong LGBT+ Attorneys Network, Marc Rubinstein, General Counsel at Asia Pacific Land, has helped to make the network an organising force for advancing LGBTQ equality.
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New Zealand’s 2020 Privacy Act Lifts Compliance Standard in Region
Whether you are a business operating exclusively in New Zealand, or an Australian business with a presence in New Zealand, the new Privacy Act 2020 will have an impact.
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Is Three a Crowd? Polyamory and the Property Relationship Act
Paul v Mead is the first case to consider whether the Court has jurisdiction to determine the division of property between three people in a polyamorous relationship.
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Ownership Versus Control: When Anti-Money Laundering Programs Miss the Point
AML/CTF programs should be developed to ensure they consider the criminal activities of individuals who control the money, not just own it.
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Transforming with Legal Tech Podcast Episode 2: The Nimble Boutique Firm
Two boutique Australian-based law firms reveal how they have found client (and work-life balance) success in operating nimbly.
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COVID-19 and Care Arrangements: How Have Children and Families Been Affected?
As practising Lawyers we never thought we’d see the word ‘bubble’ feature in correspondence negotiating care arrangements or affidavits, let alone in minutes from Judges.
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