A court finds legal advice from a leading firm can fully mitigate penalties for contraventions of the Corporations Act.Snapshot A recent Federal Court decision found a…
By Matthew Lo - 2 min read
Recent tax reforms drastically increase penalties and broadens the scope of what is considered promoting tax exploitation.Snapshot In the wake of the PwC controversy, recent…
By Angelina Lagana - 2 min read
As disasters of immense scale proliferate, the composite legal response is forming into an emergent and distinct area of practice.Snapshot Disasters, both man-made and natural,…
By Professor Lee Godden - 1 min read
Recent decision indicates a shift away from the objective of using pooling orders to improve outcomes for creditors, like minimising liquidation costs.Snapshot This High Court…
By Emily Barrett, Rachel Zeng and Sivanjali Karalasingham - 2 min read
A recent decision finds the existence of a general retainer is not proof of engagement to act in a particular transaction.Snapshot A solicitor’s retainer is…
By Daniela Faggionato and Stephanie Barclay - 1 min read
There’s much ado about suppression orders at the moment. Lee J reminds practice on the inherent publicity risks in litigation.Snapshot In a recent Federal Court…
By Jason Polese - 1 min read
The Federal Court considers a unique fact scenario which conjures pertinent questions of law, such as what makes a judgement final?Snapshot Is a defamation claim…
By Tim Maybury - 1 min read
The NSWSC has distinguished ‘occupation’ from ‘job’ and the former is to be determined by a range of factors.Snapshot The meaning of the word ‘occupation’…
By Jeremy Harrison - 1 min read
The Law Society committees discuss family law amendments, scams prevention, superannuation death benefit complaints and more.Key developments Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 Draft Model Operating…
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read
Precedent-setting cases on private judicial meetings, statutory conditions precedent and public interest immunity. By TASMAN ASH FLEMING.Key decisions Director of Public Prosecutions v Smith [2024]…
By Tasman Ash Fleming - 1 min read
The Federal Court considers failure to disclose share placement with underwriters and information suppression orders.Key decisions Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited v Australian…
By Joanne Shepard and Paris Hart - 11 min read
Cases discussing discrete hearings, what constitutes a de facto relationship, and financial agreements before marriage. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON.Key decisions Sacco & Allan (No…
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 1 min read
Criminal cases exploring sentencing by reference to a ranges of seriousness, and discounts involving mandatory minimum sentences. By THOMAS SPOHR.Key decisions Dorsett v R [2024]…
By Thomas Spohr - 1 min read