Court action over asbestos in mulch
Prosecutions have been launched against three companies and an individual, over the contamination of mulch, which was first detected in Sydney’s Rozelle Parklands.
By Karl Hoerr - 2 min read
Raygun’s claim against a parody musical may not stand up: here’s what the law says
Rachel Gunn, aka Raygun, is no stranger to controversy. In August the university lecturer went viral for her quirky, marsupial-inspired breakdancing at the Olympics.
By Sarah Hook, Marie Hadley and Vicki Huang - 5 min read
An AML update for practitioners
This article provides a high-level overview of the upcoming AML reforms and obligations for lawyers.
By Carol Prasad - 5 min read
EU deforestation laws postponed: will amendments render it toothless?
Last month, major European Union (EU) legislation designed to halt rampant global deforestation was postponed by a year by popular vote.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read-
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How lawyers can tackle the cosmic conundrums of space law
By Duncan Blake and Margot Ellis - 6 min read
Wild ride for NSW lawyers: new guidance on direct speech evidence
Wild v Meduri restores ‘words to the effect’ in NSW but remains at odds with federal standards for witness affidavits.
By Andrew Hack, Sonya Willis and Sylvia Fernandez - 2 min read-
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Five ingredients: the recipe for a Human Rights Act
By Simon Hendersen and Kathleen Beirne - 2 min read -
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Getting paid as a solo or small law firm
Amid uncertain economic times, clients are taking longer to pay bills from small firms, with experts urging a renewed focus on how to chase payment.
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
Film review: Conclave
Ralph Fiennes headlines a sobering thriller about the politics of choosing a new Pope.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
