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Update on PPSA Commencement

Submitted by Sarah on Fri, 14/10/2011 - 11:24

It looks like the Personal Property Securities Act is set to be delayed until after 1 February 2012.  Two days ago, the Attorney-General introduced a Bill to Parliament designed to give him flexibility to further delay the registration commencement date for the Personal Property Securities regime.

PPSA Commencement Delayed - Again!

Submitted by Sarah on Thu, 22/09/2011 - 15:41

The Personal Property Securities Act commencement date has been delayed a second time, causing lawyers and financiers throughout the country breathe a sigh of relief.  Many firms and businesses will welcome the extra time to prepare for the sweeping changes which will be made to the law when the Act comes into force.  

Mental Health and the Legal Profession

Submitted by Sarah on Mon, 25/07/2011 - 10:33

Most lawyers have heard the gloomy statistics – they are around five times more likely to suffer from depression over the course of their lifetime than the general population.

This is not a surprise to anyone who has practised law, which involves long hours working in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines and high billing targets.  Add to this the fact that lawyers have to think negatively to constantly anticipate and avoid “worst case scenarios” for clients, and you have a recipe for stress, anxiety and depression.

The power and perils of social media

Submitted by Sarah on Mon, 25/07/2011 - 10:21

There has been a recent spate of stories about people getting caught out by social media.

Last month, two striking stories emerged from the UK.  

And lawyers are not immune from the perils of social media...

Why CPD online?

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