BQ v The King demonstrates an expanding scope for counterintuitive evidence and clarifies how expert context guides juries without straying into vouching.
By Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC - 2 min read
It’s not just about wills—it’s a centuries-old mix of canon, common law and equity. Understanding its roots reveals its logic and trajectory.
By Professor Prue Vines - 2 min read
Child representation has evolved from a duty roster to specialised practice. What does it take to work as an ICL today?
By Kerri Phillips - 8 min read
Solicitors play an important role in safeguarding against elder abuse. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Australia recovered a portion of its legal and other costs incurred as respondent in arbitral proceedings commenced by Phillip Morris in 2011. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 3 min read
Firms will now be able to apply to the ACCC to authorise the firm engaging in conduct which might otherwise contravene the law. By KIRSTEN…
By Kirsten Webb and Paul Burton - 2 min read
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 - 2 min read
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
The Family Court has said it cannot assist litigants to obtain a religious divorce given the constitutional limitations imposed by s 116 of the Constitution….
By Melanie Rubin - 2 min read
Eating disorders have significant health and personal impacts on those living with the illness. Sometimes coercive treatment is necessary to help a person recover. By…
By Anina Johnson, Malcolm Schyvens and Danielle Maloney - 2 min read
In order to have ‘significant probative value’ it is not a requirement that tendency evidence be similar to the charged conduct. By LIZZIE McLAUGHLIN.
By Lizzie McLaughlin - 3 min read