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New report reveals extent of legal cost cutting

18 August 2010 | An extensive new report to be released next week contains unwelcome news for large law firms as government and clients look for ways to cut legal costs.


Turner steps down from top job at ACLA

8 July 2010 | The peak body representing corporate lawyers in Australia has appointed a new CEO as Peter Turner stepped down from the post.


Globetrotting lawyers

1 July 2010 | Aussie lawyers are getting good lighting on the international stage, writes Peter Turner, the chief executive officer of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association.


The dog that bites

4 June 2010 | Despite the onslaught of day-to-day work and business, in-house lawyers need to remember to step back and look around, Peter Turner writes


Corporate lawyers have futures told

3 December 2009 | Some of the country's finest corporate lawyers will be having their tarot cards read, will be handing over their palms for life predictions and will turn to psychics as they come together for end of year drinks this month.


Legal rankings under scrutiny

23 July 2009 | How legal eagles rank against their peers is the cause of much furor in the legal world. But also, the reports that rank, measure and rate them are also under considerable scrutiny.


Corporate legal spending to increase: study

15 May 2009 | Corporates are to loosen purse strings on in-house legal spend, a survey of Fortune 100 companies reveals.


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