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
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.
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 7 min read
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.
By Louise McBride - 6 min read
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…
By Tim Stephens - 7 min read
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.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 7 min read
Wills and estates: July 2016
Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 3 min read
Criminal law: July 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 6 min read
Family law: July 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: July 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 5 min read
The latest from the High Court: July 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 5 min read
The cost of not communicating
A solicitor’s responsibility has always been to provide clear and timely advice to assist the client in understanding the legal issues so as to make…
By John Fleming and Frances Moffitt - 7 min read