Trouble at the bank of mum and dad
Gift or loan? Families can be litigious when they fall out but good practice at the outset can keep it out of court.
By Anneka Frayne - 7 min read
Partition allows developer to escape liability for breach of statutory warranties
For the purpose of determining whether or not four or more of the existing or proposed dwellings are or will be owned by the individual,…
By Marcus Andrews - 6 min read
The successful country legal practice secrets and wisdom
Creativity and flexibility are key in retaining regional and rural legal staff for competitive advantage. By CAROLINE HART.
By Caroline Hart - 7 min read
Developers, election funding and the implied freedom of political communication: the HCA weighs in
In the future, the High Court may seek to unify the various approaches to proportionality across a range of constitutional law areas such as interstate…
By Dr David Tomkins - 7 min read
Institutional responses to child sexual abuse: the latest on the proposed redress scheme
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse’s recommendations are relevant to practitioners advising clients who may be either survivors of abuse, or…
By Matthew Shepherd - 6 min read
Pavlovic v Universal Music Australia binding clients in contract
Lawyers generally have authority to negotiate the terms of an agreement on behalf of their clients, but not to bind their clients to the agreement….
By Benjamin Brady and Daniel Meyerowitz-Katz - 7 min read
Vulnerable parties and settlement approvals
Although courts have a protective role in such settlement approval applications, particular care must nonetheless be taken by those acting for vulnerable parties. By ALEXANDRA…
By Alexandra Bartlett - 3 min read
D’arcy v Myriad Genetics what next for gene patents in Australia?
The extent to which genes and other natural products are susceptible to patent protection is now unclear. By REBEKAH GAY and TOM GUMLEY.
By Rebekah Gay and Tom Gumley - 8 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: December 2015
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 - 7 min read
Family law: November 2015
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 4 min read
Criminal law: November 2015
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 5 min read