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
Taming the dragon: Enforcing contracts in China
A bilateral agreement can provide Australian parties with a ‘bridge’ into the mainland China court system and its enforcement processes. By NIGEL COTMAN SC and…
By Nigel Cotman SC and Wilson Chan - 7 min read
Real property changes: risk management tips for solicitors
Recent law changes require solicitors to consider additional factors when acting on transactions involving real property. By LUCY WILLIAMS.
By Lucy Williams - 6 min read
Changes to commercial and corporations practice in the Federal Court of Australia
The Federal Court of Australia has revised and reissued practice notes for nine key areas, as part of the National Court Framework. By MICHAEL LEGG.
By Michael Legg - 8 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: February 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 AHRC and the Racial Discrimination Act: setting the record straight
Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Southphommasane says there is a need for clearer public understanding of the Race Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). By TIM SOUTHPHOMMASANE.
By Dr Tim Soutphommasane - 8 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: February 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 - 6 min read
Criminal law: February 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 9 min read
Family law: February 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 6 min read
Wills and estates: February 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 7 min read
Life tenants, remaindermen settled estates and insurance
Wills and settlements should clearly state insurance obligations. By WILLIAM V. WINDEYER.
By William V Windeyer - 6 min read