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
Full Court upholds most findings in Timber Creek native title compensation case
The Full Federal Court handed down its appeal decision in Australia’s first native title compensation case, Northern Territory of Australia v Griffiths [2017] FCAFC 106.
By Leonie Flynn - 2 min read
Do you know it all? When it’s unwise to advise
Dabbling in unfamiliar practice areas can be unfair to the client and increase risk for the practitioner. By KERRIE LALICH.
By Kerrie Lalich - 2 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: September 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
Wills and estates: September 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
By Pamela Suttor - 1 min read
Criminal law: September 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 3 min read
Family law: September 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: September 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 2 min read
Protecting children’s privacy: why social media and care proceedings don’t mix
Publishing sensitive information about children on social media in contravention of Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 breaches children’s privacy and places…
By Brooke Bowman - 2 min read
Another edition of the Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land?
The 2017 edition of the Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land is now available online at the Law Society’s eCOS Portal. By PETER…
By Peter Rosier and Gabrielle Lea - 2 min read
Blurred lines: the legal status and rights of volunteers
The line between volunteer and employee can become blurred. Notwithstanding a lack of employment protections, volunteers retain some workplace rights. By JOHN WILSON and KIERAN…
By John Wilson and Kieran Pender - 2 min read