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
Mind your ethics: Tips and tricks for playing by the rules 2018
Let the Law Society’s ethics lawyers guide you through the ethical mind field of legal practice
By Paul Monaghan and Linden Barnes - 6 min read
Limited scope services: lessons from the Legal Assistance Sector
There is an increasing need for the formal recognition of limited scope services in legislation, ethics and court rules in Australia. By JOHN CORKER.
By John Corker - 7 min read
Under pressure: the link between risk and stress
It is important to recognise the close relationship between stress and the increased risk of a professional negligence claim. By CANDICE PERRIMAN.
By Candice Perriman - 3 min read
Total and permanent disability claims: NSWSC confirms insurers’ responsibilities
Supreme Court considers insurers’ duties to act reasonably and with utmost good faith as well as the bases for court intervention. By JEREMY HARRISON.
By Jeremy Harrison - 6 min read
The latest developments in law reform and advocacy: December 2018
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
The latest from the High Court: December 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 3 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: December 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 5 min read
Family law: December 2018
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 6 min read
Criminal law: December 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 4 min read
Wills and estates: December 2018
Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 7 min read