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
Federal Court: April 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: April 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: April 2019
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 6 min read
Criminal law: April 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 6 min read
The mainstreaming of climate litigation
A landmark Australian judgment has shone a light on how climate change is now working its way into traditional areas of litigation around the world.
By Martijn Wilder and Sharona Coutts - 10 min read
Same same but different: it’s time to close the gender pay gap
On International Women’s Day, it’s time we all take stock of what we can do to reduce the gender pay gap.
By Priti Joshi - 8 min read
Not just a few bad apples: why APRA should have done more
Scott Donald PhD CFA examines the Banking Royal Commission’s report about APRA’s failings as regulator and the Commissioner’s recommendations for change.
By Scott Donald - 7 min read
Tackling modern slavery now a matter of legal compliance
A closer look at the new laws Australia has introduced at both State and Federal level to prevent slavery in corporate supply chains. By AMY…
By Amy Sinclair - 5 min read
Concealing a complex problem
This article examines the vexed moral and legal questions surrounding the offence of concealing a serious indictable offence. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 6 min read
New tenancy reforms strengthen the rights of domestic violence victims
An outline of new tenancy reforms allowing victims of domestic violence to end their tenancies immediately without liability. By KELLIE McDONALD.
By Kellie McDonald - 5 min read