With two new Australian High Court appointments on the horizon, we examine what we can learn from the very public US Supreme Court appointment process
By Professor Helen Irving - 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 - 10 min read
Examples of the kinds of enquiries the Law Society’s regulatory compliance team has received during the pandemic.
By Glenda Carry - 3 min read
A closer look at the complex legal issues raised by crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe.
By George Newhouse and Isabel Janssen - 8 min read
Let the Law Society’s ethics lawyers guide you through the ethical mind field of legal practice
By Paul Monaghan and Linden Barnes - 8 min read
Expert analysis of Clive Palmer’s High Court challenge to Western Australia’s border closures in response to coronavirus.
By Dr David Tomkins - 8 min read
Keeping pace with technology and why we need a new tort specifically for digital privacy breaches.
By Rachael Falk - 6 min read
Sneakerboy decisions are the first to provide guidance on interpretation of the Code for retail and other commercial leasing agreements in NSW.
By Anthony Herro - 6 min read
High Court provides welcome clarity on the meaning of ‘a day’ for personal leave purposes.
By Jack de Flamingh and Andy Lynch - 7 min read
Federal Court uses preliminary discovery mechanism to identity suspected copyright infringers.
By Grant Hansen - 4 min read
NSWSC considers whether an enduring attorney can make a binding death benefit nomination for a principal.
By Jen McMillan and Darryl Browne - 8 min read
The significance of long-awaited reforms, bringing an end to dual regulation of immigration law practice.
By Joanne Kinslor - 6 min read
Legal Aid’s helpful guide provides guidance on issues impacting representation of Aboriginal clients.
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton - 4 min read