NSW courts have readily embraced technology to continue to deliver justice. However, even in a pandemic, there will be limits to the use of technology.
By Michael Legg and Anthony Song - 7 min read
The High Court has ruled that some (but not all) evidence obtained at a greyhound training facility is admissible despite being obtained improperly.
By Talitha Fishburn - 6 min read
The Victorian Bill poised to change class actions practice and, arguably, Australian litigation culture.
By Michael Legg - 6 min read
What information-gathering powers do regulators like the ATO possess? What rights do clients have when questioned by regulators? JOHN FLEMING discusses the limits of the…
By John Fleming - 6 min read
Massive data breach leads the High Court to consider novel arguments on legal professional privilege in Glencore decision. By TALITHA FISHBURN.
By Talitha Fishburn - 6 min read
Never mind the hype about AI, litigation practice still stands to benefit greatly from the adoption of some more ‘basic’ technology, argues JONATHAN PRIDEAUX.
By Jonathan Prideaux - 6 min read
Professional negligence claims can often arise from complex litigation. JANICE PURVIS and CANDICE PERRIMAN outline some ways to recognise and manage the risks.
By Candice Perriman and Janice Purvis - 3 min read
Beware of implied waiver of legal professional privilege when corresponding with clients in email chains..By CYNTHIA COCHRANE and CATHERINE BEMBRICK
By Cynthia Cochrane and Catherine Bembrick - 6 min read
The Royal Commission recommended whenever ASIC is considering a contravention it must start with the question ‘Why not litigate?’ MICHAEL LEGG and STEPHEN SPEIRS explore…
By Michael Legg and Stephen Speirs - 10 min read
In the Banking Royal Commission report, Commissioner Hayne discusses ASIC’s role and how litigation is to be used in relation to enforcement. By MICHAEL LEGG.
By Michael Legg - 6 min read
A legal practitioner’s positive duty to assist the Court includes assisting the Court to understand an unrepresented litigant’s claims. By LUCY WILLIAMS and ROSEMARY WORKMAN.
By Lucy Williams and Rosemary Workman - 3 min read
A recent High Court decision clarifies the Commissioner of Taxation’s power to require the production of documents, and the later use of those items. By…
By Michael Legg and Stephen Speirs - 5 min read
The giving of concurrent evidence needs to be carefully planned and structured. There are numerous procedures and rules to be followed. By CAMPBELL BRIDGE SC.
By Campbell Bridge SC - 6 min read