Merger reform 101: what’s changing and why it matters
With Australia’s new merger regime mere months away, make sure you understand how its key features and pitfalls will affect your practice.
By Jacqueline Downes - 2 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: August 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 3 min read
The latest from the High Court: August 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
Federal Court approves discovery from the US for Australian proceedings
If the party seeking to utilise 28 USC § 1782 in Australian proceedings first seeks the Australian court’s approval, and the proposed application is limited…
By Michael Legg and Joshua Kang - 3 min read
Elder abuse: a national legal response
The Australian Law Reform Commission’s Report, Elder Abuse – A National Legal Response, included 43 recommendations for law reform which aim to achieve a nationally…
By Marie-Claire Muir - 1 min read
Testimony before commissions: a compelling case in criminal law
Due to tradition and fundamental principle, courts have not allowed compelled testimony to be used at any cost. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: July 2017
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
Relief for Australian hire industry but ‘PPS lease’ trap remains
The Personal Property Securities (PPS Leases) Amendment Act 2017 (Cth) commenced on 20 May 2017. By OLIVER SHTEIN.
By Oliver Shtein - 2 min read
Challenges to the validity of wills: reminders from recent decisions
There are an increasing number of challenges to the validity of wills alleging lack of testamentary capacity or insufficient knowledge and approval. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
Ensuring legal certainty in international electronic contracts
Australia will soon be eligible to accede to the 2005 United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts. By JOHN WAKEFIELD…
By John Wakefield and Cari-Dee Le - 2 min read
Validity and enforceability of electronic & digital signatures
Two decisions have prompted doubts amongst practitioners about electronic signatures. By TROY ROLLO.
By Troy Rollo - 2 min read