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
Criminal law: July 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 6 min read
Wills and estates: July 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 7 min read
Conflict of interest – do you have a conflict check procedure system?
FRANCES MOFFITT explores a useful tool to protect against conflict of interest and personal bias.
By Frances Moffitt - 4 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: July 2019
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 - 7 min read
Freedom of speech in a master / servant relationship
An in-depth look at the debate about freedom of speech in an employment relationship. By JACK DE FLAMINGH.
By Jack de Flamingh - 9 min read
It’s the final countdown: eConveyancing reaches final milestones
Are you ready for the next stage of the mandate to eConveyancing from 1 July 2019 ? RICHARD HARVEY and GABRIELLE LEA discuss next steps…
By Richard Harvey and Gabrielle Lea - 4 min read
Is this the future of family law? Overview of the ALRC Report
Concerned about the future of family law but haven’t got around to reading the ALRC’s 580+ page report? DR FELICITY BELL provides an overview of…
By Dr Felicity Bell - 8 min read
Repeal of IP exemption sees companies racing to review contracts
Changes to competition law repeal IP exemption – now is the time to review IP contracts. By BIANCA BREAKSPEAR, JAKE GRANT, PAUL MCLAUGHLAN and HANNAH…
By Belinda Breakspear, Jake Grant, Paul McLachlan and Hannah Fas - 5 min read
Family arbitration: What it is and how to use it
With the family law system in crisis JUDGE JOE HARMAN of the Federal Circuit Court discusses the merits of family arbitration.
By Judge Joe Harman - 7 min read
High Court clarifies when arbitration clauses keep disputes confidential
In Rinehart v Hancock Prospecting P/L the High Court emphasises the importance of drafting clear arbitration clauses in keeping disputes confidential. By CRISPIAN LYNCH, COLLEEN…
By Crispian Lynch, Colleen Platford, Edward Martin, Vincent Giang and Kai Luck - 5 min read