Trouble at the bank of mum and dad
Gift or loan? Families can be litigious when they fall out but good practice at the outset can keep it out of court.
By Anneka Frayne - 7 min read
Counting on costs 2020
FAQs with The Law Society of NSW Costs Committee.
By The Law Society of NSW Costs Committee - 7 min read
Trump, RBG, Barrett: Lessons from a juridico-political battleground
A fascinating look at the very public US Supreme Court appointment process & how it compares with the very private process for our High Court.
By Professor Helen Irving - 6 min read
Harsh, unconscionable, oppressive: Angus has the last bark on strata by-law
NSW Court of Appeal overturns blanket prohibition on keeping pets in strata buildings.
By Allison Benson - 6 min read
The ‘Kill Bill’ movement and alternative fee arrangements
Part one in our LSJ series on alternative fee arrangements.
By Michael Legg and Catrina Chen - 6 min read
GoFundMe: The gift that keeps on giving?
A closer look at the complex legal issues raised by crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe.
By George Newhouse and Isabel Janssen - 8 min read
Re Imogen (No 6): Dispute over Stage 2 hormone therapy for 16 year old
Family Court settles dispute over hormone therapy for teenager with gender dysphoria.
By Dr Felicity Bell - 6 min read
(Over)working from home and beyond
Cautionary tales for employers with staff working long hours.
By Nicola Mostert and Felicity Edwards - 3 min read
Covert recordings in family law
Consideration of the legality and admissibility of covert recordings in family law proceedings.
By Phillip Ridgway - 6 min read
A matter of trust: Working together to avoid hidden tax stings
Stinging examples of why lawyers and accountants need to work together on trusts and succession.
By Jim Main - 3 min read
When is a complaint or inquiry a protected ‘workplace right’?
Federal Court insights on what types of complaints or inquiries are protected workplace rights under the general protections provisions.
By Jack de Flamingh and Zack Trumper - 9 min read