ASIC v Bekier: red flags, risk and directors’ duties
A stark warning on ignored warning signs, silence and personal exposure for executives, lawyers and boards.
By Ben Sewell - 2 min read
Who gets it now? Navigating disclaimers and judicial advice in estate administration
The rise of conduct‑based disclaimers shows why executors must document communications carefully and why wills require explicit provisions.
By Mary-Ann de Mestre - 1 min read
Matter over mind: capacity and incapacity in civil proceedings
Expert evidence, collateral information and practitioner insight together form the foundation of a defensible capacity assessment in civil proceedings.
By Alex Morrison - 2 min read
Key insights on a new era for NSW planning law
Sweeping amendments—new objects, new authorities and streamlined pathways—reorient the NSW planning system toward proportionality, productivity and housing.
By Anneliese Korber and Phoebe Saxon - 1 min read
Legal issues for people with young onset dementia
Delayed diagnosis leaves families unprepared for legal decisions, highlighting the need for structured guidance on planning, supports and capacity.
By Professor Nola Ries and Associate Professor Fiona Kumfor - 1 min read
The latest on advocate’s immunity
The latest cases underscore that settlement advice remains outside the immunity, but pleadings and evidence preparation often fall squarely within it.
By Natalie Polorotoff and Lucy Williams - 2 min read
Jack and Jill went up the hill
A simple conveyance unravels after a trust structure is missed, revealing how section 18(3) and Revenue Ruling DUT010v2 can trap unwary practitioners.
By Michaela Schmidt - 1 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: February 2026
Our Committees discuss the definition of a ‘terrorist act’, the Native Title Act 1993, our youth justice and incarceration system, client legal privilege and more.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
High Court: February 2026
New High Court rulings clarify contractual waiver and abuse‑of‑process principles, and reaffirm the limits of the implied freedom in visa refusals.
By Tasman Ash Fleming - 1 min read
Federal Court: February 2026
A whistleblowing bid forced the Court to examine the tension between litigation‑imposed confidentiality and public interest disclosure protections.
By Vincci Chan - 5 min read
Family law: February 2026
From void financial agreements to anti‑suit disputes and unusual separation facts, recent judgments illustrate the breadth of issues shaping family law.
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 1 min read