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Wisely, or not at all

LIJ: Employers have a range of complaint handling and dispute resolution mechanisms available to them and workplace investigations should only be undertaken when absolutely necessary.Conducting a workplace investigation...

Is it reasonable?

LIJ: The impoundment by police of a motor vehicle can only proceed subject to a reasonableness test. Section 84M of the Act creates an obligation to review and confirm that the impoundment was on reasonable grounds...

Future Focus Forum

LIJ News Brief: Victoria's legal profession regulator wants lawyers to be actively involved in developing legal technology tools and is creating a regulatory "sandbox" to encourage that, Fiona McLeay told the LIV's Future Focus Forum...

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LIV Office Move

From early January 2019 we will be in our new premises at 140 William Street, Melbourne. On Level 13 members and visitors will find: Reception; Law Books Bookshop; The LIV Library; Members’ Lounge and Meeting & Lecture Rooms.

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LIV Practice Management Course

This course provides the essential business and financial knowledge and skills to help lawyers transition to principal of their own practice or move into partnership.
Click below to see upcoming course dates.

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CPD Program: February - March 2019

Need help meeting your annual CPD requirements? The LIV has you covered. Our 2019 program offers the opportunity to fulfill your requirements via a variety of convenient formats.

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