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
The contractual effect of the code of banking practice
Controversy has raged in the banking industry as to whether the Code of Banking Practice, a voluntary code of conduct to which most banks adhere,…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 5 min read
Assessing a client’s mental capacity is in your interests
NSW Parliament has suggested that renewed attention be given to assessing mental capacity. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 7 min read
Accessories personally liable for unpaid employee entitlements
High Court confirms knowing participant in a breach of fiduciary duty is liable to account for any benefit gained as a result. By KATE BOYD.
By Kate Boyd - 6 min read
Gender dysphoria: can the Family Court improve its approach?
Australia is the only country that requires children seeking gender reassignment to make an application to the Family Court.
By Allysha-Jane Merrett - 7 min read
The Chilcot report on Iraq & lessons for Australia
The Chilcot Report details legal, policy and military decision-making by the UK over 2001-2009 about military intervention in Iraq. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 7 min read
Do you have your priorities in order? The introduction of priority notices in NSW
The introduction of priority notices to NSW is one of a number of significant amendments to the Real Property Act 1900, and part of a…
By Paul Watkins - 6 min read
Proposed tenancy reforms improve rights for DV victims
The proposed reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 will make it easier for domestic violence victims to end their tenancies immediately without liability. By KELLIE…
By Kellie McDonald - 4 min read
Navigating the blockchain and the law
Lawyers must be aware of regulatory debates surrounding blockchain or distributed ledger technology, and be in a position to advise clients about unique challenges created…
By David Rountree - 8 min read
Family law: September 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 6 min read
Criminal law: September 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 6 min read