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Oceania
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LEGAL MARKET
Legal teams in-house growth a driver in law firm consolidation
Consolidation of law firms in part driven by the growth in in-house legal teams, says Australian white paper.
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WORKPLACE
Top Sino-Australian law firm investigated over working conditions
King & Wood Mallesons faces allegations of work overload and 'grueling conditions' where lawyers slept in the office to meet deadlines.
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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Australian barristers warned about bad behaviour after 'recent incidents'
'Recent incidents' prompt president of the NSW bar association to write to members warning of perils of e-communication and social media.
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LEGAL CULTURE
Law Society taskforce focused on culture change
The New Zealand Law Society inaugurates 'culture change taskforce' to change the legal landscape.
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LAW FIRMS
Ashurst finds an alternative route to Brisbane
Ashurst strengthens alternative legal services capability in APAC with global delivery centre launch in Brisbane.
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REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT
Oz gets tough on bankers, set to embed 'corporate cops'
Australia's big four banks and biggest financial services firm are to find a regulator working on the inside in new enforcement measure.
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SALARIES
Oz opens up in-house pay packets
Sydney comes out top as new report sheds light on Australian corporate lawyers' salaries, while general counsel learn there's no single standard.
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BONUSES
Australian lawyers hitting bonus highs up to 20 percent
Bonuses for Australian lawyers in larger firms go as high as 20 per cent of the base remuneration package for senior associates, report says.
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HAGUE AGREEMENT
Oz IP costs concerns leads to Hague opt-out recommendation
IP Australia is concerned consumer costs outweigh benefits after public consultation, saying balance difficult to achieve.
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SEXUAL ASSAULT
Oz bar says don't criminalise 'honest belief' in sexual consent
The NSW bar association warns against criminalising 'honest consent' and makes allowances for stupidity and negiligence.
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