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
Changes to retail leasing legislation: what you need to know
The Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2017 was passed by NSW Parliament on 21 February 2017. It amends the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW). By…
By Anthony Herro - 9 min read
Predictive coding: machine learning disrupts discovery
The Victoria decision in McConnell Dowell Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd v Santam Ltd (No 1) signals the emerging judicial acceptance of predictive coding. By THOMAS…
By Thomas Davey and Michael Legg - 10 min read
Reasonable supervision: what does it mean for you and your staff?
Reasonable supervision of staff is a requirement under the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules. Jennifer Baker of Lawcover has some compliance tips. By JENNIFER BAKER.
By Jennifer Baker - 3 min read
Getting the numbers right: the hidden traps of the PPSA
The NSW Supreme Court awarded $23 million for a security interest because PPSR registrations were made against the grantor’s ABN and not its ACN. By…
By Tony Chen and Tim T. Wong - 7 min read
The end of a long road: mandatory data breach notification becomes law
The introduction of mandatory data breach notification obligations may ultimately lead to an increase in privacy-related litigation (including class actions). By NICK ABRAHAMS and JAMIE…
By Nick Abrahams and James Griffin - 7 min read
The latest from the High Court: March 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 7 min read
Protest prohibited: Commissioner of Police v Keep Sydney Open
State law gives people protection from prosecution for participating in a public assembly but the Police Commissioner can seek a prohibition order. By DANIEL MEYEROWITZ-KATZ…
By Daniel Meyerowitz-Katz and Benjamin Brady - 7 min read
Thinking outside the box: collaborative practice in family law
Is it time to think outside the box when it comes to family law? Do practitioners need to change the way they look at resolving…
By Shelby Timmins - 4 min read
Family law: March 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 5 min read
Interlocutory appeals to the court of criminal appeal: a consideration of competency
Section 5F of the Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW) provides for interlocutory appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal. There are important things to consider….
By Alanna Van der Veen - 7 min read