A seismic judgment finds Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ unlawful, highlighting his constitutional limits and foreshadowing future challenges in international trade law.
By Dr Jemimah Roberts - 2 min read
A review of recent AFCA decisions clarifying how trustees test nominations, identify dependants and exercise discretion when no effective nomination exists.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
When is repayment not really repayment? And can accepting money preserve a breach? Shao forces practitioners, and the courts, back to first principles.
By John Gooley - 2 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
In the Elder Abuse Report, the Australian Law Reform Commission recommended review of the authority of those holding enduring powers of attorney.
By Rosalind Croucher AM - 2 min read
A newly established Community Support Programme will enable communities, businesses and individuals to propose refugees and humanitarian entrants for resettlement to Australia.
By Khanh Hoang - 2 min read