Can a lawyer act contrary to a former client’s interests?

One of the key considerations is whether the law firm has established an effective ‘information barrier’ to prevent the disclosure or misuse of the former…

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Super, personal representatives and conflicts of interest

Eligible persons have a right to raise a claim for superannuation death benefits. By CHRISTINE SMYTH and KATERINA PEIROS.

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The Land Sales Act: beware of instalment contracts

If an instalment contract does not comply with the relevant provisions of the Act, the purchaser may rescind the contract and the vendor may be…

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Proprietary estoppel and the risks of mixing family and business

Proprietary estoppel requires a plaintiff to assume that an interest in property will be granted but not always that a ‘particular legal relationship’ existed. By…

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UN committee considers participation of deaf people in jury duty

Australia has been twice found to have violated the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by refusing to reasonably accommodate participation of deaf…

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Tax exemptions: hidden duty stings

CGT exempt doesn’t necessarily mean NSW duty exempt. By JIM MAIN.

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Solicitor estopped from claiming fees: how did that happen?

Certain conduct of a solicitor may have the unintended consequence of estopping any claim for fees. By MICHELLE CASTLE and ANDREW BAILEY.

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Disproving tax fraud or evasion: the onus is on you

Knowing what to do if the Commissioner of Taxation forms a fraud or evasion opinion is no academic exercise. By LOUISE McBRIDE.

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China’s claims dashed in South China Sea arbitration

The South China Sea Arbitration is one of the most complex and significant decisions rendered by an international court or tribunal in the international law…

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The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: July 2016

The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.

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