A practical guide on how to effectively brief an expert
Knowing how and when to brief an expert in the litigation process is a key skill for legal practitioners. What are some of the key…
By Wendy Yang - 3 min read
State of the City report shines a light on Sydney’s future growth
A recent report from the Committee for Sydney details the present state of infrastructure, productivity, technology, and other matters of liveability affecting Sydney residents.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
AML/CTF Tranche 2 Reforms: introducing AUSTRAC’s Program Starter Kits
With the expansion of obligations to new professional sectors and industries in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act), legal practitioners are…
By Carol Prasad - 7 min read
AML/CTF reforms: the legal profession prepares for change
As the winds of change carry us closer to 1 July, the legal profession is preparing for the changes brought about by the recent amendments…
By Wendy Yang - 26 min read
The reasoning and implications behind the US Supreme Court’s landmark tariff ruling
A seismic judgment finds Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ unlawful, highlighting his constitutional limits and foreshadowing future challenges in international trade law.
By Dr Jemimah Roberts and Dr Catherine Gascoigne - 2 min read
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Meet the Specialist: Lillian Ajuria
LSJ Online asks Accredited Specialists why they embarked on the Program and their advice to others who are considering applying. This month we speak to…
By LSJ Team - 4 min read
Film review: Project Hail Mary (plus ticket giveaway)
Andy Weir’s bestseller attracts Ryan Gosling and top creative talent for a very enjoyable film that enhances the best modern Hollywood can do.
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- 01 Oscars review recap: One Battle After Another
- 02 Donald Trump found guilty on 34 charges
- 03 Experienced barrister appointed to the Supreme Court of NSW
- 04 The new standard form contract for sale and purchase of land: everything you need to know
- 05 AML/CTF reforms: the legal profession prepares for change
- 06 May 2025: recent decisions of the Law Society Council
- 07 Understanding designated services: when legal services trigger Tranche 2 AML/CTF obligations
- 08 Death benefit dilemmas: formal and essential validity and effectiveness
- 09 ‘I’m a troublemaker’: how Andrew Tiedt stopped worrying and learned how to love networking
- 10 The reasoning and implications behind the US Supreme Court’s landmark tariff ruling