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
A new resource for drafting family law parenting orders
The new handbook from the Attorney-General’s Department, Parenting orders – what you need to know, is a useful resource for both clients and practitioners alike….
By Chris Dunn - 3 min read
Navigating a complicated relationship: the role of the Solicitor-General
This year marked the celebration of a century since the establishment of the office of the Commonwealth Solicitor-General. By DR GABRIELLE APPLEBY.
By Professor Gabrielle Appleby - 8 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: December 2016
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
Wills and estates: December 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 5 min read
Family law: December 2016
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: December 2016
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: December 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 5 min read
Where are we going? New media, technology and the law
New media is affecting the practice of law in many ways, from social media pages being tendered as evidence to live posting from court. By…
By Brendan May and Hannah Veldre - 7 min read
When clients provide security for a third party’s benefit: some practical tips
Always advise on risks, especially where the client is providing security for a third party’s benefit. By MATTHEW HARDING and KAVEETHA KUMAR.
By Matthew Harding and Kaveetha Kumar - 4 min read
Principals: why it’s so important to set the right tone
Encouraging appropriate standards of professional behavior is supported by the regulatory requirements ascribed to principals of all law practices under the Legal Profession Uniform Law…
By Frances Moffitt - 4 min read