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 Home Building Act: recent amendments explained (part one)
This article, the first of a two-part series, considers the completion and statutory warranty aspects of the Home Building Amendment Act 2014. By CHRISTOPHER KERIN.
By Christopher Kerin - 1 min read
Law Society advocacy: April 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
An update on the Uniform Rules: proposed changes to CPD obligations
The Legal Profession Uniform Law is expected to commence operation in NSW and Victoria on 1 July 2015 and will replace the Legal Profession Act…
By Una Doyle and Chelly Milliken - 1 min read
Wills and estates: April 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: April 2015
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
Criminal law: April 2015
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: April 2015
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 1 min read
The latest from the High Court: April 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 2 min read
Parallel importation: defending an allegation of trade mark infringement
Practitioners acting for parallel importers may face resistance from Australian trade mark owners and local distributors. By JULIAN ZMOOD.
By Julian Zmood - 2 min read
Space law: a new frontier in legal practice
Space Law and Global Space Governance (GSG) are terms that refer to the international process of regulating global space activities. Mechanisms include international and regional…
By Kim Ellis - 3 min read