Can gossip be news? Explore how Australia’s new privacy tort challenges media freedoms and redefines journalism in the age of celebrity and digital storytelling.
By Matthew Richardson SC - 1 min read
With ASIC sharpening its focus, this article unpacks the evolving legal landscape of directors’ duties and the rising personal risks for Australian company directors.
By Pamela Hanrahan - 2 min read
Pets, power and property: how Australia’s family law overhaul redefines fairness in separation and the consequences of family violence.
By Jacky Campbell - 1 min read
What junior solicitors wish you knew about privilege reviews.
By Harry Stratton - 2 min read
The new NSW serious harms test is identical to that in the UK, so could their case law be instructive here?
By David Helvadjian - 2 min read
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 - 9 min read
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DR MICHELLE SHARPE.
By Dr Michelle Sharpe - 5 min read
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By ANTHONY LO SURDO SC and DR DAVID J TOWNSEND.
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC and Dr David J. Townsend - 3 min read
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 4 min read
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 2 min read
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
A look at the insurance landscape as COVID-19 business interruption cases begin to mount in the courts.
By John Van de Poll and Stephanie Carter - 2 min read
With the online world becoming more ingrained in our lives, Australians of all ages are increasingly exposed to harms that occur online.
By Melissa Fai, Jen Bradley and Meaghan Powell - 2 min read