The High Court’s decision clarified the uncertain area of ‘proportionality’ in civil penalty proceedings and will assist in seeking significant penalties against repeat offender unions.
By Jack de Flamingh - 6 min read
The Federal Court’s much‑anticipated judgment in the dispute between the Commissioner of Taxation and PricewaterhouseCoopers regarding legal professional privilege.
By Joanne Shepard - 6 min read
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 6 min read
Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act have had implications for the recently amended Rule 42 of the Conduct Rules.
By Penny Thew - 5 min read
Changes to the Conduct Rules make clear that solicitors are expected to conduct themselves to a higher standard of conduct than prescribed in any legislation…
By Sue Cohen - 3 min read
Small businesses should review general security clauses in their standard contracts to avoid findings of unfair, void or unenforceable contracts.
By Richard Winter - 4 min read
A person cannot be compelled to accept a gift of property against their will. A rejection of an inheritance is commonly called a ‘disclaimer’.
By Jennifer Vuu - 8 min read
Two unrelated cases of Stanford v Stanford illustrate the intersection of family, succession and arguably elder law in a blended family context.
By Richard McCullagh - 7 min read
Beware of trusts and hidden tax stings.
By Amanda Tully and Jim Main - 3 min read
What dangers arise if a solicitor decides to help by acting for multiple parties? Some guidelines for deciding whether it’s worth the risk…
By Gina Tasoulis - 4 min read
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
By Dr Michelle Sharpe - 6 min read
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 6 min read
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 5 min read