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
Ethical dilemma FAQs: December 2014
The Ethics Committee and Department of the Law Society provides guidance on ethical issues to all practitioners.
By The Ethics Committee and the Ethics Department of the Law Society of NSW - 2 min read
The latest developments in law reform and advocacy: December 2014
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
The latest from the Federal Court: December 2014
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the Federal Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 1 min read
Criminal law: November 2014
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
Wills and estates: November 2014
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
Family law: November 2014
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
The latest from the High Court: November 2014
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 2 min read
Forged payment directions cut lenders (and their solicitors) as deep as a forced mortgage
The Court of Appeal has unanimously rejected a lender’s attempts to enforce its mortgage in circumstances where a faxed payment direction sent to the lender’s…
By Matthew Bransgrove - 1 min read
Isolated nucleic acids now patentable in Australia
The Full Federal Court has unanimously confirmed that isolated nucleic acids, either DNA or RNA, are patentable in Australia. By ADAM DENLEY, TOM GUMLEY, CHELSEA…
By Adam Denley, Tom Gumley, Chelsea Roche and Mark McLennan - 1 min read
The 10 commandments of costs assessment and review
The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Wende v Howarth has redefined the principles applicable to the assessment of party/party costs. By CHRISTOPHER BEVAN.
By Christopher Bevan - 1 min read