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
ASIC v Bekier: red flags, risk and directors’ duties
A stark warning on ignored warning signs, silence and personal exposure for executives, lawyers and boards.
By Ben Sewell - 2 min read
Industrial Court clarifies casual employment in NSW public sector
Why regular, predictable arrangements may no longer sit comfortably with casual classification.
By Jack de Flamingh and Saachi Brajkovic - 1 min read
Essential validity of wills: the free and capable testator
Recent decisions illustrate how courts analyse testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval when determining whether a document represents a testator’s last will.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
New WHS duties for digital work systems in NSW
Algorithmic work allocation is now a regulated safety risk, with compliance focused on proactive assessment and control.
By Michael Selinger and Jessica Alamyar - 2 min read
Federal Court tests ‘clean’ energy claims and disclosure omissions
How reasonable grounds, uncertainty and audience shape the assessment of climate‑related commitments.
By Peta Stevenson, Tamara Hunter, Emma Newnham and Madelyn Attwood - 2 min read
‘No algorithm, no tariff and little precedent’: assessing native title compensation
The first native title compensation case arising from mining activity provides guidance on valuing economic and cultural loss under the Timber Creek framework.
By Tony Denholder, William Simons and Leonie Flynn - 2 min read
Family trusts and the ATO: increased scrutiny and emerging risks
Recent audit and compliance action highlights how technical missteps in family trust structures can trigger severe and unexpected tax outcomes.
By Alex Whitney and Annika Lawrie - 3 min read
Knowing when to say no: assessing the merits before acting
An examination of when solicitors should advise against proceeding and the consequences if that advice comes too late.
By Stephanie Barclay and Natalie Sullivan - 1 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: May 2026
Our Committees discuss AI in legal proceedings, major planning reforms, identity protections for children, supported decision‑making and more.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
High Court: May 2026
Recent decisions addressed judicial disqualification for apprehended bias and the constitutional limits of monitoring and curfew conditions on bridging visas.
By Tasman Ash Fleming - 1 min read