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PepsiCo launches legal internship program in Oz
PepsiCo is aiming to promote diversity in the legal profession through the development of a bespoke legal internship program.
PwC launches 'NewLaw' in Australia
PwC Australia launches new service for in-house legal departments transforming function, led by former senior general counsel at Telstra.
A&O in new Australia and Asia Pacific push
Firm appoints partner to lead new Allen & Overy consulting business in Australia and Asia Pacific, first in a series of planned appointments.
In-house set for growth in Australia
Australian companies predicted to reduce outsourcing legal work and demand more relevant industry experience, according to new report.
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.
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.
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.
Ashurst finds an alternative route to Brisbane
Ashurst strengthens alternative legal services capability in APAC with global delivery centre launch in Brisbane.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia brings first ever merger 'gun jumping' case
The first ever 'gun jumping' case has been brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Australia's in-house lawyers feature in top five roles for salary growth
In-house lawyers in the top five roles posting fastest salary growth in corporate Australia.
Australian firm picks over the bones, while UK regulator hits S&G with fine
Troubled Slater & Gordon has Adelaide office taken over by Johnston Withers, while in UK the SRA hands out £80,000 penalty.
Slater and Gordon denies injury 'claim farming' allegations
Australia's legal profession has reacted to allegations against Salter Gordon that it engaged in controversial practice of paying for injury referrals.
Australia's data breach law suits could be a honey pot of gold
The CEO of a security firm has warned corporate Australia of data breach misconception which may lead to rise in lawsuits.
Corrs joins forces on property contract blockchain project
The Australian firm is working on the project to deal with property transactions from start to finish.
New versus big law in a battle over service quality
The CEO of a prominent Australian newlaw firm criticises biglaw firms for offering bad service.