Trouble at the bank of mum and dad
Gift or loan? Families can be litigious when they fall out but good practice at the outset can keep it out of court.
By Anneka Frayne - 7 min read
New insurance code of practice: plain language required
From 1 July 2017, life insurers that are members of the Financial Services Council must comply with the new Life Insurance Code of Practice. By…
By Sonia Lopes - 6 min read
Preliminary discovery and employment litigation
A prospective applicant may apply to the Federal Court under rule 7.23 of the Federal Court Rules for preliminary discovery from a prospective respondent. By…
By Abraham Ash and Jess McMahon - 5 min read
Enforcing post-employment restraints after an employer’s breach of contract
Whether post-employment restraints will be enforceable after termination can be an important issue where a senior employee is deciding whether to leave in the face…
By Paul Moorhouse - 5 min read
The costs of failing to attend court-ordered mediation
There are many benefits to court-ordered mediation but the parties and mediator also have a number of obligations which are often overlooked. By ANTHONY LO…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 6 min read
Wills and estates: June 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 9 min read
When the developers come knocking: considerations when selling a strata block
The strata renewal provisions in the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 allow for the collective sale or redevelopment of an entire strata scheme to a…
By Kye Tran-Tsai - 6 min read
Criminal law: June 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 6 min read
Family law: June 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 4 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: June 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 6 min read
The latest from the High Court: June 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 5 min read