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Workplace culture a key factor in lawyers’ wellbeing, study finds

A new study has revealed the critical role of workplace culture in the wellbeing of Australian lawyers…

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Deporting dissent: what does this mean for dual citizens?

The US is not alone in considering or implementing laws that enable the deportation of dual citizens.

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Ethics & Standards Quarterly

Top five tips to prepare for AML reforms

Act now and get ahead of the curve: AML/CTF obligations will extend to gatekeeper professions such as lawyers, from 1 July 2026.

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AML regulation looms over the profession

Late in 2024, the Australian Federal Parliament passed significant legislative changes that will extend anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations over legal services – as…

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Legal updates

What is a serious invasion of privacy? UK case law has answers

In the first of a two-part series, Matthew Richardson SC unpacks key UK cases likely to influence how the new tort is characterised in Australia.

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What does it take to be an Accredited Specialist?

LSJ Online asks Accredited Specialists why they embarked on the program and their advice to others who are considering applying.

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Film review: Small Things Like These

Cillian Murphy and Emily Watson stand out in this very faithful adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella.

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