Best practice tips for protecting privilege and mitigating discovery risks

The Federal Court clarifies dominant purpose, joint privilege and evidentiary standard, providing critical insights for in-house counsel managing discovery risks.

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Digital assets in wills: navigating the intersection of technology and succession law

Why digital assets like crypto and NFTs demand a place in your estate plan, and how courts and practitioners are adapting to the digital frontier.

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What is trauma-informed practice and how can you apply it?

Trauma-informed practice is more than a stock phrase. Learn how to operationalise its principles into trial work and make a difference.

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The hidden costs of bad bills

Vague bills don’t just confuse—they cost you. Learn how clear billing can protect your fees, avoid disputes and uphold your professional reputation.

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Sharing the load

Wills, land, shares and capital gains tax: what could go wrong? Plenty. These scenarios show how two sets of eyes are always best.

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The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: July 2025

Our various committees discuss legal issues, including AFCA’s approach to super death benefit complaints, a review of surveillance legislation and more.

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High Court: July 2025

Precedent-setting cases on evidence in appeals, what constitutes having ‘the nature of an understanding’ and First Nations’ connection to land and water.

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Federal Court: July 2025

The Federal Court unpacks unfair contract terms and the transparency of terms, and equitable estoppel for oral representations after Kramer v Stone.

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Family law: July 2025

The family courts discuss capital gains tax deductions, the finality of parenting orders, procedural fairness and false testimony in property adjustment proceedings.

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Criminal law: July 2025

Intriguing criminal cases on the mental element to arrest without a warrant, and the benchmark and onus of proof for disputes over mental health impairment.

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