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
Out to sea: the High Court delivers its verdict on the Tamil asylum seeker case
In the highly controversial case of CPCF v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2015] HCA 1, the High Court found that section 72(4) of the Maritime Powers…
By Stephen Tully - 2 min read
The new Legal Profession Uniform Law: what it will mean for NSW practitioners
The Legal Profession Uniform Law will regulate the legal profession in both NSW and Victoria, encompassing almost three quarters of Australia’s lawyers. By CHELLY MILLIKEN
By Chelly Milliken - 2 min read
Law Society advocacy: March 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
Family law: March 2015
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 1 min read
Criminal law: March 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 High Court: March 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 2 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: March 2015
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 2 min read
Preparing your practice for e-conveyancing
Working out in advance your practice’s approach to some of the everyday practical issues may make the transition a lot easier. By MARK SWAN.
By Mark Swan - 1 min read
Family provision before death: Parens Patriae in the modern age
The recent case of W v H [2014] NSWSC 1696 sets out the key principles to be applied and the material considerations to take account of when…
By Gregory Sirtes SC and Nicholas Bilinsky - 1 min read
Family law: February 2015
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read