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Australia’s highest courts vacate hearings in latest bid to combat coronavirus
Business of Law 2020-03-17 4:42 pm By Christine Caulfield

The Federal Court of Australia has put a stop to all hearings listed up to June 30 and the High Court will not be sitting in April, May or June, the latest moves by the courts to reduce the risk to staff and visitors of exposure to the new coronavirus.

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Allens employee may have been exposed to coronavirus, firm says
Business of Law 2020-03-17 2:31 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

An employee in Allens’ Brisbane office may have been exposed to the coronavirus, according to the firm, which has ordered that all staff begin working remotely as of Wednesday.

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Lawyer who tested positive for COVID-19 shuts down Sydney courts
Business of Law 2020-03-17 9:46 am By Christine Caulfield

The Federal Circuit Court and Family Court in Sydney shut down on Tuesday after a family law practitioner advised of a positive COVID-19 test, but the courts said they would re-open on Wednesday.

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Scales tipping: More firms tell staff to work from home in age of coronavirus
Business of Law 2020-03-17 9:44 am By Cat Fredenburgh

The number of lawyers working at home continues to grow as the coronavirus spreads in Australia, with four law firms ordering staff to pack up and work from home, and more expected to follow their lead.

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Two law firms force staff to work from home, while others brace for possible coronavirus shutdown
Business of Law 2020-03-16 10:20 am By Cat Fredenburgh

Two law firms have mandated that staff begin working from home to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, while others begin shifting their workforce offsite as firms test their ability to weather what is expected to be a prolonged public health crisis.

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Federal Court to take steps to protect litigants, lawyers from coronavirus
Business of Law 2020-03-13 6:33 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Federal Court will take comprehensive steps to protect court staff, lawyers and litigants from the coronavirus, including expanding the use of videoconferencing and avoiding formal hearings when possible.

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Full Court says HWL Ebsworth lawyer was not sacked for political views
Employment 2020-03-13 2:30 pm By Miklos Bolza

The Full Federal Court has thrown out an appeal by a former special counsel of HWL Ebsworth, ruling the senior practitioner was reasonably fired for violating the firm’s media policy in press interviews and not because of his political views.

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Four law firms send staff home amid coronavirus fears
Business of Law 2020-03-12 3:26 pm By Christine Caulfield

The number of law firms forcing staff to work remotely in response to concerns about exposure to the new coronavirus has grown, with four firms making the decision Thursday to shut down floors or whole offices.

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Clayton Utz reopens Sydney office after employee’s wife cleared of coronavirus
Business of Law 2020-03-06 11:37 pm By Christine Caulfield

Staff at the Sydney office of Clayton Utz can return to work Monday after the law firm sent employees home last week amid concerns that one of its employees has been exposed to the coronavirus.

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Clayton Utz sends staff home amid coronavirus concerns
Business of Law 2020-03-05 5:20 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Law firm Clayton Utz has sent staff at its Sydney office home amid concerns that one of its employees may have been exposed to the coronavirus.

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