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
Cross-examination by video in the COVID-19 context
The courts weigh in on the pros and cons of remote online cross-examination.
By Aaron Irving and Adam Zwi - 3 min read
Unconscious bias: a persistent challenge for female lawyers
Unconscious bias and insights about how your firm can be a positive model for change.
By Heather Price and Errol Price - 3 min read
Choosing arbitration amid the disruption of COVID-19
Now, more than ever, alternative dispute resolution is critical to resolving civil disputes between parties and reducing the pressure on courts in NSW.
By Mark Dempsey SC, Dr Mark Brabazon SC and Brin Anniwell - 3 min read
Costs in the Motor Accident Injuries Scheme: Common law costs
The second in a two-part series on costs regulation in the Motor Accident Injuries Scheme.
By Belinda Cassidy - 3 min read
Remote staff supervision: Managing the risks
Now is a good time to review how successful working from home arrangements are and to identify potential areas of risk.
By Renee Stevens - 2 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: September 2020
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 - 4 min read
High Court: September 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DR MICHELLE SHARPE.
By Dr Michelle Sharpe - 5 min read
Family law: September 2020
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
Criminal law: September 2020
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 3 min read
Elder law & succession: September 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 4 min read