In-house counsel duties under the spotlight: ASIC v Bekier
When known risks don’t reach the Board, the consequences for in‑house counsel and the company come into clearer focus.
By Michael Legg - 2 min read
Accountants and lawyers: friends or adversaries?
Every transaction involving a company has potential tax issues. Landholder duty remains an issue under the Duties Act 1997 (NSW). By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 1 min read
New Year ushers in sweeping reform of state planning laws
Planning authorities will be required to prepare Community Consultation Plans, which may supplement public participation requirements under legislation. By JOSIE WALKER.
By Josie Walker - 1 min read
Re: Kelvin – a turning point for gender dysphoria cases in Australia
In Re: Kelvin, the applicant urged the Court to dispense with the need for transgender children to obtain court authorisation for commencing ‘stage 2’ medical treatment…
By Michelle Painter SC and Surya Palaniappan - 2 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: February 2018
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
Preparing for mandated electronic conveyancing – don’t leave it too late
From 1 July 2018, a caveat can only be lodged electronically at NSW Land Registry Services. Those prepared on paper will not be accepted for…
By Richard Harvey and Gabrielle Lea - 2 min read
Festive not foolish: a guide to surviving the silly season in (and out of) the workplace
How to get through the holiday period in one piece and without incident. By JACK DE FLAMINGH.
By Jack de Flamingh - 8 min read
Managing cyber risk – practical guidance
Managing cyber risk is an integral part of legal practice. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 1 min read
Australia’s competition laws all shook up following Harper Review
In November 2017, Australia’s competition laws changed in response to the recommendations of the Harper Review. By PAULA GILARDONI, CLAIRE GREEN and LOUISE KLAMKA.
By Paula Gilardoni, Claire Green and Louise Klamka - 2 min read
ACCC wins first B2B unfair contract terms case
In Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd, the Federal Court applied new laws that protect small businesses from unfair…
By Michael Corrigan and Matthew Evans - 2 min read
Seven little Australians (and counting … )*
The dual citizenship case that has gripped the nation was decided in a decisive, single joint judgment of the High Court of Australia. By TONY…
By Tony Blackshield AO - 2 min read