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
Preliminary discovery applications: don’t forget about the costs
NSW courts are prepared to make orders varying or delaying costs for preliminary discovery depending on the institution and outcome of subsequent proceedings. By NICHOLAS…
By Nicholas Smith - 5 min read
Family law: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 5 min read
Wills and estates: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
By Pamela Suttor - 4 min read
Aboriginal cultural heritage reforms: a move towards genuine Aboriginal control?
A new government proposal for stand-alone cultural heritage legislation proposes to expand the definition of Aboriginal cultural heritage to include intangible aspects and confer upon…
By Ross Mackay - 7 min read
An unholy trinity? Religion, employees and the workplace
Religious issues can arise in various workplace settings, including the contract of employment and religious discrimination. By JOHN WILSON and KIERAN PENDER.
By John Wilson and Kieran Pender - 7 min read
The latest from the High Court: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
Is your practice secure? Client confidentiality and data breach
A data breach response plan is essential to being prepared for an eligible data breach. By HELEN BROWN.
By Helen Brown - 2 min read
ASIC guidance on cryptocurrency token sales: a ban or sensible regulation?
ASIC has released guidance on Initial Coin Offerings/Token Sales. By MICHAEL BACINA and SINA KASSRA.
By Michael Bacina and Sina Kassra - 2 min read
‘Without prejudice’ privilege: does it prevent disclosure to third parties?
Does ‘without prejudice’ privilege prevent disclosure to third parties? By GRAEME TURNER.
By Graeme Turner - 2 min read
The changing nature of space: future challenges for space law
Space law has not kept pace with commercial and geo-political space developments and complexities. By STEVEN FREELAND.
By Steven Freeland - 1 min read