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
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: December 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 - 1 min read
Forensic procedure orders and parallel appeal rights
The District Court was found to have jurisdiction to hear a forensic procedure appeal from an order made against a person by a Local Court…
By Felicity Graham and Jeremy Styles - 7 min read
Wills and estates: December 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
Family law: December 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
Criminal law: December 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: December 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 2 min read
The latest from the High Court: December 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 7 min read
HIV and the law – recent developments in public health and criminal laws
In an amendment to the Public Health Act 2010, the requirement to disclose HIV status was replaced with a requirement to take ‘reasonable precautions’ to…
By Alexandra Stratigos and Melissa Woodroffe - 2 min read
Section 32 Mental Health Act amendments fall short of recommended reform
Section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 was amended, extending the divisionary regime to those with cognitive impairment. By KAREN WEEKS.
By Karen Weeks - 7 min read
Mass surveillance and data retention: do the means justify the ends?
The Attorney-General’s Department released the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 – Annual Report. By MICHELLE MEARES.
By Michelle Meares - 7 min read