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Australian Financial Review: More Law Firms Hit...

Hicksons is excited to continue to lead with the highest proportion of female Partners across law firms. Using data from firms participating in the AFR 2024 Law Partnership Survey, the firm was highlighted as having a majority 55% female representation across the firm’s Partnership

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Capital Brief: Australia's Top Tier Law Firms...

‘LLMs shouldn't be used for their knowledge of the law, but rather to streamline legal processes and allow lawyers to redefine their relationship to their work and their clients’.David Fischlrecently spoke to Capital Brief about the legal industry’s move towards AI and how this presents a new frontier for lawyers going forward.

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Lawyers Weekly: Navigating AI Regulation In The...

“AI will ensure legal advice becomes more accurate, prompt, and available at a lower cost” In a recent Lawyers Weekly article, Hicksons Legal Digital Transformation PartnerDavid Fischl comments on what extent Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be regulated, as firms will turn to AI to retain talent and drive efficiency.

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Corporate Insolvency Reforms. New Year, New Scheme - What you need to know.

Corporate Insolvency Reforms. New Year, New Scheme - What you need to know.

As the temporary relief and protection for businesses impacted by COVID-19 comes to an end on 31 December 2020, insolvency experts brace for a potential floodgate of insolvency administrations. Parliament clarifies the new provisions under the Corporations Amendment (Corporate Insolvency Reforms) Bill 2020 (Cth) (Bill) which will commence on 1 January 2021.

  • 7 Dec 2020

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5 things you should know: Insolvency Reforms for Small Business

5 things you should know: Insolvency Reforms for Small Business

On 24 September 2020, the Australian Government announced its proposed major reforms to insolvency laws to support small business recovery and to streamline the insolvency process. The reforms are expected to commence on 1 January 2021, subject to the passing of legislation. The reforms will adopt features from Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, being a “debtor in possession” corporate insolvency model.

  • 13 Oct 2020

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Insolvency Laws to change amidst unprecedented times

Insolvency Laws to change amidst unprecedented times

The Federal Government has announced proposed changes to insolvency laws to assist with efforts to help vulnerable Australians and businesses in these unprecedented times.  

  • 23 Mar 2020

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Government calls for submissions regarding Australia’s space industry capability

Government calls for submissions regarding Australia’s space industry capability

On 13 July 2017, the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science announced a review of Australia’s space industry capability, with an aim to understand how Australia may capitalise on the increasing opportunities in the global space industry sector.
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Reform proposals for Australian space legislation

Reform proposals for Australian space legislation

On 24 October 2015, the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science announced review of the Space Activities Act 1998 (Cth). 

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