In-house counsel duties under the spotlight: ASIC v Bekier
When known risks don’t reach the Board, the consequences for in‑house counsel and the company come into clearer focus.
By Michael Legg - 2 min read
Compliance risks: FAQs in the age of the coronavirus part 2
The Law Society’s Regulatory Compliance team answers your FAQs about legal practice in the age of the Coronavirus.
By Glenda Carry and Frances Moffitt - 2 min read
Progress at last, but are we headed for a Claytons Commission?
A compelling analysis of the long awaited Commonwealth Integrity Commission Bill.
By Nicholas Cowdery AO QC FAAL - 2 min read
Counting on costs 2020
FAQs with The Law Society of NSW Costs Committee.
By The Law Society of NSW Costs Committee - 8 min read
Trump, RBG, Barrett: Lessons from a juridico-political battleground
A fascinating look at the very public US Supreme Court appointment process & how it compares with the very private process for our High Court.
By Professor Helen Irving - 3 min read
Harsh, unconscionable, oppressive: Angus has the last bark on strata by-law
NSW Court of Appeal overturns blanket prohibition on keeping pets in strata buildings.
By Allison Benson - 3 min read
The ‘Kill Bill’ movement and alternative fee arrangements
Part one in our LSJ series on alternative fee arrangements.
By Michael Legg and Catrina Chen - 2 min read
GoFundMe: The gift that keeps on giving?
A closer look at the complex legal issues raised by crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe.
By George Newhouse and Isabel Janssen - 2 min read
Re Imogen (No 6): Dispute over Stage 2 hormone therapy for 16 year old
Family Court settles dispute over hormone therapy for teenager with gender dysphoria.
By Dr Felicity Bell - 2 min read
(Over)working from home and beyond
Cautionary tales for employers with staff working long hours.
By Nicola Mostert and Felicity Edwards - 1 min read
Covert recordings in family law
Consideration of the legality and admissibility of covert recordings in family law proceedings.
By Phillip Ridgway - 2 min read