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Industrial Manslaughter – A New Offence for...

A new offence and serious penalties are now in action across NSW for PCBUs (employers, businesses and the like) and officers (including directors and some senior executives) whose actions or inactions lead to the death of a worker. Although there are no specific new WHS obligations to be aware of, there are new consequences. It is now more important than ever for organisations and senior executives to educate themselves on their obligations under WHS legislation.   

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Lawyers Weekly: Will The Right To Disconnect...

“Understanding what is considered ‘reasonable’ and ‘unreasonable’ for out-of-hours contact in the workplace is a theoretical issue at this point in time.”

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News.com.au: Bosses Warned Over New Right To...

“Given the risk of adverse action claims and significant penalties for noncompliance, employers should be wary not to use the right to disconnect as an excuse to limit employees’ career progression.”

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Lawyers Weekly: Will The Right To Disconnect Affect Lawyers’ Career Progression?

Lawyers Weekly: Will The Right To Disconnect Affect Lawyers’ Career Progression?

“Understanding what is considered ‘reasonable’ and ‘unreasonable’ for out-of-hours contact in the workplace is a theoretical issue at this point in time.”
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News.com.au: Bosses Warned Over New Right To Disconnect Law As ‘Critical Questions’ Raised

News.com.au: Bosses Warned Over New Right To Disconnect Law As ‘Critical Questions’ Raised

“Given the risk of adverse action claims and significant penalties for noncompliance, employers should be wary not to use the right to disconnect as an excuse to limit employees’ career progression.”
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Dynamic Business: Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution

Dynamic Business: Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution

In a recent Dynamic Business article, Hicksons’ Partner, Troy Gurnett, Senior Associate, Liam Maguire and Graduate, Kimberley Cheng unpack the basics of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for disputes.
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Dynamic Business: A Guide to Effective IP Management

Dynamic Business: A Guide to Effective IP Management

“For businesses that rely on their original ideas and creations to thrive, the proper management of IP (Intellectual Property) is paramount to success.”   “If a business does not take proactive steps to protect its IP by identifying and securing IP rights, it may find itself fighting an uphill battle if the IP is challenged or infringed.”  
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Lawyers Weekly: How To Stay Organised As A Law Student

Lawyers Weekly: How To Stay Organised As A Law Student

In a recent Lawyers Weekly article, Hicksons’ Paralegal, Thomas McCarthy shares insights on the importance of staying organised as a law student, along with tips on balancing studies, work, and personal commitments.
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Australasian Lawyer: Hicksons Partner Started In The Legal Industry At 16

Australasian Lawyer: Hicksons Partner Started In The Legal Industry At 16

In a recent Australasian Lawyer article, Hicksons’ Partner, Jennifer Doyle shares her career journey and passion for law. She also touched on the challenge for lawyers, progression of women in the profession and her love of the countryside.  
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Australian Financial Review: More Law Firms Hit Gender Targets As Partnership Gap Narrows

Australian Financial Review: More Law Firms Hit Gender Targets As Partnership Gap Narrows

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 Are Rushing To Adopt AI — But To What End?

Capital Brief: Australia's Top Tier Law Firms Are Rushing To Adopt AI — But To What End?

‘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 Profession

Lawyers Weekly: Navigating AI Regulation In The Profession

“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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Capital Brief: Noumi's Financial Disclosure Lawsuit Highlights 'Legal Privilege' Challenges

Capital Brief: Noumi's Financial Disclosure Lawsuit Highlights 'Legal Privilege' Challenges

“The role of legal advice in data breaches is fraught with challenges for several reasons”   In a recent Capital Brief article, Hicksons’ Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner Chloe Ellis comments on the Noumi financial disclosure lawsuit.   Chloe touches on the challenges that this case brings up for both voluntary and statutory disclosures to regulators, and how this can impact companies that suffer data breaches.
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Capital Brief: The Rise Of AI Washing

Capital Brief: The Rise Of AI Washing

“AI has been the exception to every rule the world has seen. We have no doubt that regulators will take more sweeping action against those using AI unethically to protect society.”In a recent Capital Brief article, Hicksons Legal Digital Transformation Partner @David Fischl comments on the regulatory risks of AI washing and regulators’ approach in enforcing against misleading claims linked to AI technology.
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Lawyers Weekly: ‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’: The Emergence Of AI Washing

Lawyers Weekly: ‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’: The Emergence Of AI Washing

“AI in law is our generation’s iron man suit. With great power comes great responsibility.”   In a recent Lawyers Weekly article, Hicksons Legal Digital Transformation Partner David Fischl comments on the regulatory risks and other impacts of AI washing, along with thoughts on the best practices for the legal profession moving forward.  “AI washing has the potential to erode the sacred trust that we have with our clients. It is crucial that we, as lawyers, do not lose sight of this.”
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Australian Financial Review: A Managing Partner's guide to great skiing

Australian Financial Review: A Managing Partner's guide to great skiing

“When Stewart Cameron isn’t heading up Hicksons Lawyers, he’s hankering for an opportunity to shred the pow”   In a recent Australian Financial Review (AFR) ‘Time Out’ Q&A, Hicksons’ Managing Partner, Stewart Cameron shares some of how he achieves a work life balance.  
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Dynamic Business: Balancing productivity and employee wellbeing

Dynamic Business: Balancing productivity and employee wellbeing

In a recent Dynamic Business article, Hicksons’ Managing Partner, Stewart Cameron shares the significance of a ‘putting people first’ in ensuring productivity and mental well-being in the workplace.“The balance between employee wellbeing and productivity occurs once you put people first.” “A supportive work environment is important, including providing regular guidance, an inclusive culture and meaningful work”.  
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Tech Day: AI-Washing - A new wave of ethical and legal considerations for corporate Australia

Tech Day: AI-Washing - A new wave of ethical and legal considerations for corporate Australia

“AI is the technology and innovation of our time. We should ensure it is able to prosper without being thwarted by the misleading behaviour of the minority.”

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