Death benefit dilemmas: trustee discretion and AFCA’s approach to law and fact
Recent cases demonstrating how AFCA re‑weighs evidence, wishes and dependency with less formal fact-finding processes.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
The must-have legal technology tools for 2021
While the skills and knowledge of lawyers remain key to success for law firms across the country, the role of technology in the legal profession continues…
By Sam McKeith - 9 min read
Super fund underperformance in the rear-view mirror
Is the government’s plan to tackle underperforming super funds a backward step?
By Scott Donald - 8 min read
Update on recent changes to insolvency law
An essential overview of the national insolvency reforms designed to tackle the economic impact of Covid-19.
By Michelle Castle and Jim Johnson - 8 min read
Strengthening protections for people experiencing sexual and domestic violence
New protections for people experiencing sexual and domestic violence explained.
By Liz Snell - 8 min read
What’s new with section 32? Mental health, cognitive impairment and criminal law
An overview of the forthcoming changes to mental health and criminal law legislation.
By Jane Sanders - 2 min read
What is a declaration of trust for stamp duty purposes?
NSW Court of Appeal delivers welcome clarity on the definition of a ‘declaration of trust’ for stamp duty purposes.
By Christopher Bevan - 1 min read
The pros and cons of different types of fee arrangements
Is it time to reevaluate your fee arrangements? A handy guide to the pros and cons of alternative fee arrangements.
By Michael Legg - 2 min read
Migration law practitioners to cast off the shackles of dual regulation
A practical guide to the new practice rules that will apply when the dual regulation of immigration law practice ends in March.
By Frances Moffitt - 2 min read
Federal Court divided on which ‘complaints’ give rise to unlawful adverse action
When is OK to make a workplace ‘complaint’ or ‘inquiry’? As the Federal Court found in Cummins South Pacific P/L v Keenan, the answer is…
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
Preliminary agreements and the risk of litigation
The importance of drafting more effective preliminary client agreements to avoid the risk of future litigation.
By Emma Griffith and Natalie Polorotoff - 2 min read