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
Ethical dilemmas and issues: July 2015
The Ethics Committee and Department of the Law Society provides guidance on ethical issues to all practitioners.
By The Ethics Committee and the Ethics Department of the Law Society of NSW - 2 min read
Protecting against the other party’s actions in family law proceedings
Protect yourself against a client’s anger towards their ex-partner – it can lead to the client looking for someone to blame and a subsequent negligence…
By Kristy Nunn and Felicity Wardhaugh - 2 min read
Law Society advocacy: July 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 - 2 min read
Legal capacity and litigation guardians in NSW
This paper provides an overview of progressive models which protect and promote the interests of persons under a legal incapacity in Victoria, Australia; British Columbia,…
By Laura Joseph - 2 min read
Family law: July 2015
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
Wills and estates: July 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Criminal law: July 2015
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
Wealth – don’t leave it to the children?
Family business is a large and growing part of the economy, however family business owners often fail to devote sufficient time to planning the succession…
By Donal Griffin - 1 min read
‘Rebuilding NSW’ on private land: who has compensation rights?
The NSW government plans to undertake over $31 billion in transport infrastructure-related capital works over the next four years. By ANDREW BEATTY and MARLON SHOU.
By Andrew Beatty and Marlon Shou - 2 min read
FOI laws in the spotlight: are the public interest objects being fulfilled?
Roughly five years on from significant government reforms to the GIPA and FOI Acts, we are presented with a timely opportunity for review. By BRENDA…
By Brenda Tronson - 3 min read