The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: May 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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Wills and estates: May 2016

Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAMELA SUTTOR.

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Family law: May 2016

Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.

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Criminal law: May 2016

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.

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The latest from the Federal Court: May 2016

Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.

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The latest from the High Court: May 2016

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.

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Tips for claiming legal professional privilege over investigation reports

There are many practical measures that can be taken to assist in structuring a workplace investigation to maximise the chances of attracting privilege. By PAULA…

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Facing the death penalty under a China-Australia extradition treaty

Australia may soon be able to extradite individuals to China if China undertakes that the death penalty will not be imposed or, if imposed, will…

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Executive employment claims: a contractual perspective

Contractual principles of incorporation sit uneasily with many employment benefits. Instead, there is an increasing openness on the part of the courts to imply a…

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When changes to the law affect rights under contract

The High Court confirms that the purpose of a contract and context in which it was reached are highly relevant to contractual interpretation. By PAUL…

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