Family law: May 2015

Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.

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Criminal law: May 2015

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.

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The latest from the Federal Court: May 2015

Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.

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The latest from the High Court: May 2015

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.

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What makes good lawyers turn bad?

Understanding behavioural ethics can assist in avoiding the common missteps to poor ethical decision-making and behaviour. By JUSTINE ROGERS and MICHAEL LEGG.

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Voluntary administration: no escape from judgment in the district court

This article discusses the continuing application of the District Court’s decision in Unilever Australia Limited v Rosella Foods Pty Limited [2012] NSWDC 221. By ROBERT KAYE SC…

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Transgender clients: sentencing parameters in NSW

When sentencing transgender persons, the courts must be made aware of the significance of their marginalisation and how that should affect the sentencing range available…

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New penalty regime for planning law breaches

Pending changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 will create a new system of tiered penalties for planning offences. By JOSIE WALKER.

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Claiming the ‘penalty privilege’ in fair work proceedings

Penalty privilege applies to natural persons in Fair Work Act proceedings. By LARISSA ANDELMAN.

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The Home Building Act: recent amendments explained (part two)

This is a second article in a two-part series looking at the Home Building Amendment Act 2014. This article examines changes to licensing; the Home Building…

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