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
Searching for beneficiaries: how far does a practitioner’s duty extend?
Do legal practitioners owe a duty to missed beneficiaries or entitled persons overlooked on intestacy? By CHARLOTTE SCHAEFER.
By Charlotte Schaefer - 1 min read
The notion of special skills belongs in the past
The concept of special skills no longer has a place in accepted law. The contribution of a homemaker parent is no less valuable than that…
By Catherine Spain - 1 min read
Old meets new: paper conveyancing and electronic CTs
The number of electronic Certificates of Title (eCTs) is growing daily, consequently it is increasingly likely that practitioners will encounter an eCT in paper conveyancing…
By Greg Channell and David McDowell - 1 min read
Criminal law: June 2015
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
Wills and estates: June 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
By Pamela Suttor - 1 min read
Family law: June 2015
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: June 2015
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 2 min read
The latest from the High Court: June 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 2 min read
Fear not the ATO: handy tips for lawyers
The ATO is working on improving its internal systems in recognition of the important role legal practitioners play in assisting taxpayers in their dealings with…
By Tania Waterhouse - 1 min read
Ensuring ethical practice: beyond policies and procedures
To better ensure ethical legal practice, law firms need to take a number of practical, cultural and psychological steps. By MICHAEL LEGG and DR JUSTINE…
By Michael Legg and Justine Rogers - 1 min read