Working out the new world of workers compensation
Practitioners face a reformed workers compensation system, with tighter psychological injury rules and new legal funding and assessment processes.
By Tim Concannon - 2 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
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…
By Peter Moran and Amy Malaquin - 1 min read
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…
By Nick Hogan - 1 min read