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
Coming soon: a new misuse of market power prohibition
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 latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: October 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 - 2 min read
Wills and estates: October 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
Criminal law: October 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 High Court: October 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
Religious divorce and the family courts
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
Coercive treatment options for anorexia under the Mental Health and Guardianship Acts
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
High Court examines tendency evidence in Hughes v The Queen
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
Death benefit nominations & substitute decision makers: ALRC Elder Abuse Report
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
Private sponsorship of refugees and humanitarian entrants: risks and rewards for Australia*
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