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
The case for modern mediation
Contemporary mediation is a structured and highly strategic process available to be employed in almost every type of civil litigation. By THE HON. DENNIS COWDROY…
By The Hon Dennis Cowdroy OAM QC - 1 min read
Law Society advocacy: May 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 - 1 min read
Are all subdivisions created equal? A look at community versus strata subdivision
Community subdivision comprises principles of both conventional subdivision and strata subdivision and gives developers greater flexibility for staged development. By KYE TRAN-TSAI.
By Kye Tran-Tsai - 1 min read
Shelf orders: where limitation periods are not what they seem
High Court in Fortress affirms that shelf orders need not identify a particular transactions or party. By SIMON GALLANT and BLAKE O’NEILL.
By Simon Gallant and Blake O'Neill - 2 min read
Turning a blind eye to employment law breaches: directors and HR managers beware
While company directors are a common target in proceedings brought under the Fair Work Act, other individuals in key roles such as managers, compliance officers and…
By Joydeep Hor and Theresa MacDermott - 2 min read
The NSW Youth Koori Court: a new pilot program
The NSW Youth Koori Court (YKC) began at Parramatta Children’s Court on 6 February and will continue on a pilot basis for 12 months. It…
By The Hon Sue Duncombe - 1 min read
The good, the bad and the ugly: pre-pack arrangements and phoenix activity for SMEs
This article considers the line between legal pre-pack arrangements and illegal phoenix activity for insolvent small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs). By BEN SEWELL.
By Ben Sewell - 2 min read
The risky business of advising on pre-nuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements are a high risk area for lawyers if detailed advice is not provided. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 3 min read
The Family Law Settlement Service
The Family Law Settlement Service (FLSS) is a joint initiative of the Family Law and Federal Circuit Courts, the Law Society of NSW and the…
By Zora Kekeff, Paul Lewis and Emma Liddle - 2 min read
The controversial class closure mechanism: is it fair?
Opt out class actions were adopted in Australia to extend access to justice to as many persons as possible. Consequently opt out class actions do…
By Michael Legg - 2 min read