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
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.
By Justine Rogers and Michael Legg - 2 min read
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…
By Robert Kaye SC and Elan Sasson - 2 min read
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…
By Carolina Lewin Soto - 1 min read
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.
By Josie Walker - 2 min read
Claiming the ‘penalty privilege’ in fair work proceedings
Penalty privilege applies to natural persons in Fair Work Act proceedings. By LARISSA ANDELMAN.
By Larissa Andelman - 1 min read
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…
By Christopher Kerin - 2 min read
One business deal, multiple contracts: GST and stamp duty stings await
Whenever there are two or more contracts covering what is essentially one business deal, be aware that section 25 of the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) may apply….
By Jim Main - 2 min read
Ethical dilemmas and issues: May 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 - 1 min read
Professional negligence: how much will a claim really cost me?
The direct costs for a law practice of a professional negligence claim can include payment of an excess, a possible increase in professional indemnity insurance…
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 1 min read
Misleading and deceptive conduct: when copying is not enough
The fact that a competitor has copied your client’s trade indicia does not necessarily establish a claim for misleading and deceptive conduct in breach of…
By Nicholas Smith - 2 min read