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
Theft or inspiration? Clear findings on copyright infringement
If the starting point for a designer is another designer’s work, it is a large hurdle for the defendant to prove there has not been…
By Jonathan Feder and Savannah Hardingham - 2 min read
Labour productivity: crying wolf?
Improving labour productivity requires a long-term and multi-faceted strategy, as well as certainty of purpose. By ROWAN KELLY.
By Rowan Kelly - 1 min read
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.
By David Friedlander - 1 min read
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,…
By Sue Higginson - 1 min read
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.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: June 2014
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 1 min read
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.
By Thomas Hurley - 1 min read
Wills and estates: June 2014
Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By ANDREW BIRD.
By Andrew Bird - 2 min read
Family law: June 2014
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By By ZOË DURAND.
By Zoë Durand - 2 min read
Criminal law: June 2014
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read