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
An international will or a will in each jurisdiction?
The international wills regime is intended to harmonise and simplify the proof of formalities of wills executed in signatory countries. By CHRISTINE SMYTH and KATERINA…
By Christine Smyth and Katerina Peiros - 6 min read
Are you up to date with the new e-conveyancing transition timetable?
By 1 July 2019, most standard property transactions in NSW will be conducted electronically and all paper Certificate of Titles will be phased out. By…
By Gabrielle Lea - 3 min read
The latest from the High Court: May 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 5 min read
What to make of a history of repeated referendum failure
Many Australians are pessimistic about the prospects of future attempts at constitutional reform. By DR PAUL KILDEA.
By Paul Kildea - 7 min read
Is your firm privacy compliant?
From early 2018, new privacy legislation will require the mandatory reporting of certain data breaches for organisations which are required to comply with the Privacy…
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 4 min read
Civil penalties no deterrence in industrial litigation
Some unions have the financial capacity to use their funds to pay civil penalties levied by the courts on individual union officials for contravention of…
By Matthew White SC - 8 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: May 2017
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 - 9 min read
Wills and estates: May 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
By Pamela Suttor - 4 min read
Family law: May 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 6 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: May 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the Federal Court of Australia. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 6 min read