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
‘Unlawful’ and ‘indefensible’: Murray-Darling Basin Authority receives damning report card
RICHARD BEASLEY SC delivers a scathing report of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s ‘unlawful’ and ‘incomprehensible’ mismanagement of the Basin.
By Richard Beasley - 8 min read
Reviewing defamation law for the digital age
PATRICK GEORGE examines the National Review of Model Defamation Provisions and the need to address the impact of social media on the world of publication.
By Patrick George - 8 min read
Walking the line: when does a shiny new enterprise lose its lustre?
JACK DE FLAMINGH & HANNAH PETERS discuss the first FWC case to consider Fair Work Act amendments aimed at resolving protracted greenfields bargaining disputes.
By Jack de Flamingh and Hannah Peters - 7 min read
Climate change takes centre stage in Land and Environment Court
Gloucester Resources v Minister for Planning marks the first time an Australian court has refused a development on the basis of its climate change impacts.
By Robert White, Jemilah Hallinan and Belinda Rayment - 8 min read
Why not litigate? ASIC enforcement after the Banking Royal Commission
The Royal Commission recommended whenever ASIC is considering a contravention it must start with the question ‘Why not litigate?’ MICHAEL LEGG and STEPHEN SPEIRS explore…
By Michael Legg and Stephen Speirs - 10 min read
Derivative actions for deceased estates
DARRYL BROWNE explains the practicalities of derivative actions for deceased estates.
By Darryl Browne - 7 min read
Traps for bilingual solicitors: Working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients
Why bilingual lawyers should think twice before taking on the role of interpreters for their clients. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
The latest developments in law reform and advocacy: April 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 - 6 min read
Principals take note: a clear compliance management system is your responsibility
This article is part of a series of practical articles designed to assist smaller firms and sole practitioners with their practice management. By FRANCES MOFFITT
By Frances Moffitt - 3 min read
High Court: April 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 7 min read