Corporate counsel news
Our weekly round-up
of the latest news relevant to corporate counsel.
Last updated 30 June 2008
ASIC releases guidance on directors’ share trading
ASIC welcomes ASX's release today of its findings on a review of disclosure
of Directors' Interest Notices including trading by directors during the
company's own 'black out period. Read more at
http://www.asic.gov.au
Last updated 23 June 2008
Demand for lawyers in Australia still high
The demand for lawyers, including in-house lawyers, continues to be high across
Australia, according to the latest Hudson Legal Salary Guide. Read more at
http://au.legalbusinessonline.com>>
Telstra in-house wins international award
After a tumultuous year involving a High Court case, a class action and
continually evolving regulatory changes, Telstra’s group general counsel, Will
Irving, said the international award he recently accepted is in recognition of
the success of his in-house team. Read more at
http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au>>
Beyond fighting fires
Tim Wong, group general counsel Asia-Pacific, of George Weston Foods, says it's
easy for corporate lawyers to lose themselves in the labyrinth of legal files
they face everyday. Instead, lawyers should look at how they can prevent legal
issues from becoming problems. Read more at
http://au.legalbusinessonline.com>>
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