Future-proofing a legal career with human capabilities
Solicitors are familiar with the technical skills needed for a legal career in 2026, but what about the human-centric attributes?
By Karl Hoerr - 3 min read
Credibility and burden of proof in oral loan agreements
Oral loan agreements are generally legally binding in New South Wales, but this is only the case when they contain some fundamental elements of a…
By Cat Woods - 7 min read
Why it’s time to embrace the trust account
There’s a perception that trust accounting is overly complicated, time consuming or simply ‘not worth the hassle’.
By Sharon Blake and Katherine Lau - 6 min read
A view without borders
Profile: Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
By Francisco Silva - 21 min read
Recapping 2025: uncertainty and contention afflicts the implied freedom doctrine
Judicial scepticism, fractured reasoning and shifting tests marked 2025, leaving the implied freedom’s coherence and future direction in question.
By Dr Jemimah Roberts and Dr Shireen Morris - 1 min read
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How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to new research
In the modern workplace, flexible arrangements can be as important as salary for some. For many employees, flexibility is no longer a nice-to-have luxury. It…
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Film review: “Wuthering Heights”, Crime 101 (plus ticket giveaway)
Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie’s long-awaited adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel fails to live up to the expectation, but Chris Hemsworth channels Michael Mann for…
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