Journal Updates
Content updates
The following Journal update articles were posted originally in Journals Talk.
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Westlaw Classic (Previously Known as Thomson Reuters Westlaw)
Enhancements
What is Westlaw Classic?
To create clarity across our Westlaw offerings, Thomson Reuters Westlaw was renamed to Westlaw Classic in the product starting the 18th of August 2020. Westlaw Classic customers will not experience any contractual changes. They will still have the same...
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Christmas in the time of COVID-19
Content updates
Practical Law Australia's Employment team has published a new Help and information note: Christmas in the time of COVID-19, designed to assist your organisation prepare for the 2020 office Christmas party. It provides an overview of current government restrictions for gatherings in...
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Journal Updates
Content updates
The following Journal update articles were posted originally in Journals Talk.
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Technology Thrown into the Scales … of Justice
Content updates
We have all had to adapt to new ways of working in this extraordinary year. Superior courts are no exception. In JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd v CH2M Hill Companies Ltd [2020] WASCA 38, the Western Australia Court of Appeal demonstrated its pragmatic recognition of a modern facility for...
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Toolkits on Practical Law Australia (2:42 min)
This video demonstrates how to use toolkits on Practical Law Australia.
Toolkits & Calculators
Westlaw AU Planned Maintenance Notice - October 17
Technical Issues and Fault Notifications
System Maintenance Notice:
Please be advised that there will be maintenance performed on Westlaw AU from 12pm to 8pm (AEST) on Saturday, the 17th of October. We are conducting the maintenance outside of working hours to minimise customer impact, however there could be a potential...
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The Laws of Australia Update 357
Content updates
The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw AU:
Business Organisations 4.3 “Company Finance”; Business Organisations 4.7 “Company Winding Up”; Contract: General Principles 7.7 “Defences”; Environment and Natural Resources 14.11 “Fisheries”
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It’s Not All About COVID!
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Obviously, and understandably, COVID-19 has dominated the news this year – but other pressing issues also demand attention. The need to address the problem of dishonest and illegal practices in the financial services industry and for companies to respond appropriately and adequately...
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