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
Family law: October 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 6 min read
Not just an innocent bystander: accessorial liability of third parties under the Fair Work Act
The reach of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) accessorial liability provisions may be broad. By GLENN FREDERICKS.
By Glenn Fredericks - 6 min read
The latest from the High Court: October 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 4 min read
Why you must consider GST before closing a deal
Familiarity with GST legislation and rulings is essential. There are surprises in store for the unwary. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 3 min read
Costs in Fair Work proceedings and the value of settlement offers
Costs are only available in proceedings under the Fair Work Act 2009 in limited circumstances. By PAUL MOORHOUSE.
By Paul Moorhouse - 7 min read
Drafting deeds of release: tips and traps
Using the right language is important: a deed of release should read like a deed of release. By ALEXANDER EDWARDS.
By Alexander Edwards - 7 min read
Duty of care to prospective beneficiary under a will? Badenach v Calvert
A solicitor approached to draft a will does not always owe a duty of care to a prospective beneficiary. By ABBEY BURKE.
By Abbey Burke - 5 min read
Class action risk: now and in the future
Class action risk has increased significantly over the course of the past decade. By ROSS DRINNAN and JENNY CAMPBELL.
By Ross Drinnan and Jenny Campbell - 7 min read
When is a contract claim a bankrupt’s claim?
Contract claims of a personal nature, such as a personal injury or wrong, will not be stayed by virtue of a claimant’s bankruptcy. By CHRISTINA…
By Christina Cavallero and Nicholas Simpson - 7 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: October 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 6 min read