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
Wills and estates: October 2018
Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 7 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: October 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 6 min read
Criminal law: October 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 6 min read
Family law: October 2018
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 6 min read
Another casual conundrum: substance over form prevails (again)
The Full Federal Court has confirmed that the common law definition of ‘casual’ applies for the purpose of the National Employment Standards. By JACK DE…
By Jack de Flamingh and Erin Kiley - 7 min read
Commercial jurisdiction of the District Court: surprising, inconvenient, unfortunate?
The District Court’s commercial jurisdiction has been thrown into doubt by recent cases. Legislation may be introduced but it is not known when. By MICHELLE…
By Michelle Castle - 8 min read
The latest from the High Court: October 2018
Reporting and analysis of the High Court’s most recent notable decisions. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 8 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: October 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 - 11 min read
New laws get tough on child sex abuse
The NSW government has overhauled the law around sexual offences .The terms ‘sexual touching’ and ‘sexual act’ are introduced, as is a ‘similar age’ defence….
By Andrew Tiedt - 6 min read
Elder law: when trust may not be resulting
Parents advancing money to their children, or co-purchasing property with them, are on the legal back foot should those funds be needed later. By RICHARD…
By Richard McCullagh - 6 min read