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
Dispossessed business owners see a narrowing of just compensation
A recent decision has narrowed the scope of compensation for many resumed businesses, notwithstanding a clear statutory obligation to ‘justly compensate’ them. By ANDREW BEATTY…
By Andrew Beatty and Marlon Shou - 6 min read
Codelfa in the new age: has the gateway shifted?
TALITHA FISHBURN takes a closer look at whether ambiguity in a contract is required as a precondition to admit evidence of ‘surrounding circumstances’?
By Talitha Fishburn - 6 min read
Buying or selling: beware the sting of GST
Presume the sale of a new house to be subject to GST unless established otherwise. Always think GST when buying or selling. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 3 min read
Honesty is the best (way to make sure you are covered under the) policy
Honesty is always the best policy. If a claim arises from a lack of honesty, professional indemnity insurance cover may be in jeopardy. By MALCOLM…
By Elissa Baxter and Malcolm Cameron - 4 min read
High Court: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 5 min read
Federal Court: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 6 min read
Wills and estates: May 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
Family law: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 6 min read
Criminal law: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 5 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: May 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 - 5 min read