Hong Kong conference proceeds despite unrest

Amid concerns about escalating violence, LAWASIA held its 32nd Annual Conference in Hong Kong from 5 – 8 November.

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Law Reform Commission flags a simplification of consent laws

The meaning of consent under NSW sexual assault laws will likely be modernised and simplified, according to a series of draft proposals published by the…

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Government solicitors win Law Society awards

The Law Society of NSW presented two key awards to outstanding solicitors in the government sector during the sold-out Government Solicitors Conference in September.

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Former Australian Prime Minister takes a stand against bullying and sexual harassment

Julia Gillard has called on the legal profession worldwide to work together to tackle bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Clients to cast votes in national awards

Think your firm or practice is killing it? Let your clients be the judge of that; by entering the 2020 Client Choice Awards.

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More work for less pay: equitable briefing data exposes widening pay gap for barristers

Female barristers are receiving more briefs but are not being paid proportionately for the extra work.

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LSJ and Asian Jurist scoop five nominations for national Publish Awards

Two magazines published by the Law Society of NSW have been named finalists in five categories of the prestigious annual Mumbrella Publish Awards. 

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All downhill from LAWSKI weekend

All the thrills and spills from the popular LAWSKI 2019 ski and snowboard races.

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Former Law Society President, head of Human Rights Commission among winners at Women Lawyers’ Awards

A total of 17 winners were chosen from more than 100 entries at the annual Gala Presentation Dinner in August.

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