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
Wills and estates: February 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
The latest from the Federal Court: February 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the Federal Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 1 min read
The latest from the High Court: February 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 1 min read
Electronic conveyancing: where are we now?
From February 2015, electronic conveyancing will be available to all members of the profession through the PEXA platform. By PETER ROSIER.
By Peter Rosier - 2 min read
New bail law: the Bail Amendment Act 2014
The Bail Amendment Act 2014 sets out further changes to the law in relation to bail in NSW. It was assented to on 25 September 2014 and…
By Caroline Dobraszczyk - 2 min read
Managed investment schemes: responsible entities may not have the powers they think they have
Responsible entities must ensure the actions they take are authorised by the constitution of the managed investment scheme. By STUART BRADY.
By Stuart Brady - 2 min read
Australia’s new arbitration regime: five years on
Australia enjoys a sophisticated regime for the efficient conduct of international and domestic arbitration, supported by the courts and reinforced by amendments to IAA and…
By John Wakefield and Katrine Narkiewicz - 2 min read
National security reforms stage three: metadata (part three)
The Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2014 (Cth) would establish a mandatory data retention regime requiring communications service providers to retain metadata…
By Keiran Hardy and Professor George Williams - 2 min read
Law Society advocacy: February 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
Essential update on swimming pool compliance
New sale and leasing swimming pool requirements commence on 29 April 2015. By MAGED JEBILE.
By Maged Jebeile - 2 min read