Shareholder self-protection and activism in Australia

Shareholder activist hedge funds have over $90 billion globally – funds that need to be “put to work”. By DAVID FRIEDLANDER.

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Legal challenges like Bulga key to safeguarding against corruption

Removal of third party merits appeals to the Land and Environment Court has been the goal of mining and gas industries. Recourse to an independent,…

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Law Society advocacy: June 2014

The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.

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The latest from the Federal Court: June 2014

Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.

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The latest from the High Court: June 2014

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.

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Wills and estates: June 2014

Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By ANDREW BIRD.  

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Family law: June 2014

Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By By ZOË DURAND.

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Criminal law: June 2014

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.

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Extent of duty: how far should you go?

If doing legal work on a pro bono basis, lawyers must provide clients with the same level of knowledge and skill afforded to a paying…

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Adequacy of judicial reasons: back to law school

Local Court decisions are appealable to the Supreme Court on the basis of failure to provide adequate reasons. For reasons to be adequate they must…

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