Risky business: super case heats up climate debate
ILONA MILLAR & SHARONA COUTTS examine how regulators, corporations and individuals are starting to see climate change as a matter of financial risk management.
By Ilona Millar - 9 min read
Rethinking the presumption of advancement in contemporary Australia
What we can learn from the Canadian approach to the presumption of advancement. By KRASA BOZINOVSKA
By Krasa Bozinovska - 13 min read
Practical tips for dealing with knowledge and approval of a will
A fundamental requirement for a valid will is that the testator knew and approved its contents. This is part of establishing the testator had the…
By David Price - 6 min read
At fault, not at fault, and no-fault liability under the MAI Act
In part five of our series, we take a closer look at some of the liability issues that arise in claims for statutory benefits, specifically…
By Belinda Cassidy - 7 min read
The costs of law: a look back at the stand-out cases of 2019
2019 in review: a closer look at the most noteworthy cases in costs.
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 7 min read
2019 Edition of the Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land
Important updates on off-the-plan reforms and the 2019 Contract for the Sale and Purchase of land.
By Richard Harvey and Gabrielle Lea - 4 min read
Cyber fraud – be aware and stay alert
Simple steps you can take to protect your law practice from becoming the target of cyber fraud.
By Frances Moffitt - 3 min read
Have a costs query? The Law Society’s Professional Support Unit is here to help
The Law Society Professional Support Unit answers some common costs queries in this practical Q&A. By MADELEINE PORTER
By Madeleine Porter - 5 min read
‘Show me the money’: security for costs in Fair Work class actions
The FCA has held that third party litigation funders can be ordered to pay security for costs directly. By JACK DE FLAMINGH & VANESSA MCGLYNN…
By Jack de Flamingh and Vanessa McGlynn - 7 min read
Expert reports and evidence – the dangers of non-compliance
Two recent decisions highlight the problems that can occur in expert reports or evidence and the attendant risks. By JENNIFER O’BRIEN
By Jennifer O'Brien - 3 min read
Young Lawyers conference tackles big issues in animal law
A wrap-up of the latest developments and issues in animal law and welfare. By GIULIA PROSPERI-PORTA & TIMOTHY ALLEN
By Giulia Prosperi-Porta and Timothy Allen - 6 min read