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
Existing use rights and NSW planning law
The key concept of existing use rights is the continuance of lawful use despite anything to the contrary in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act…
By Michael Mantei - 1 min read
Family law: October 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 5 min read
Costly mistakes in using deceased estates exemptions from duty
Care needs to be taken when beneficiaries to an estate propose to enter into a deed of family arrangement to prevent duty being triggered unintentionally….
By Dung Lam and Julie Humphreys - 2 min read
eConveyancing: principles, platforms and procedures
The legality of the electronically created and registered interest is the product of the law’s indifference to contractual form and the express legislative intent of…
By Dr Simon Blount and Claire Martin - 3 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: October 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 3 min read
Putting your trust in management
Protective orders will be measured, not only against what is in the interests and for the benefit of the person in need of protection, but…
By Bernard McHardy - 2 min read
Freedom of movement and residence: the cornerstone of EU citizenship
EU citizens relocated ‘internally’ as EU citizens will be ‘externalised’ as a result of Brexit. By ANNE McNAUGHTON.
By Anne McNaughton - 1 min read
Parliament moves to protect vulnerable workers
Employers are now subject to significantly higher penalties for deliberate and systematic breaches of the FW Act, as well as record-keeping failures. By JACK DE…
By Jack de Flamingh - 2 min read
Transactions involving enduring powers of attorney
Solicitors play an important role in safeguarding against elder abuse. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Australia secures costs in plain packaging arbitration
Australia recovered a portion of its legal and other costs incurred as respondent in arbitral proceedings commenced by Phillip Morris in 2011. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 3 min read