Lee J judgment takes aim at practice for suppression order overuse
There’s much ado about suppression orders at the moment. Lee J reminds practice on the inherent publicity risks in litigation.
By Jason Polese - 1 min read
Challenging legal professional privilege in multidisciplinary practices
The Federal Court’s much‑anticipated judgment in the dispute between the Commissioner of Taxation and PricewaterhouseCoopers regarding legal professional privilege.
By Joanne Shepard and Vincci Chan - 2 min read
The dangers of communicating directly with the court
Practical guidance for legal practitioners on how to communicate with judges’ chambers.
By Baron Alder and Elissa Baxter - 5 min read
Evaluating witnesses in an online court
Evaluating witnesses and managing sources of bias in an Online Court.
By Michael Legg and Dr Eryn Newman - 3 min read
What junior solicitors wish you knew about privilege reviews
What junior solicitors wish you knew about privilege reviews.
By Harry Stratton - 2 min read
The courts and the pandemic: the role and limits of technology
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 - 3 min read
High Court rules on admissibility of evidence in animal cruelty case
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 - 2 min read
Victoria set to allow lawyers to take percentage of class action damages
The Victorian Bill poised to change class actions practice and, arguably, Australian litigation culture.
By Michael Legg - 1 min read
The limits of the privilege against self-incrimination
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 - 2 min read
Paradise Lost: Glencore loses High Court bid to extend legal professional privilege
Massive data breach leads the High Court to consider novel arguments on legal professional privilege in Glencore decision. By TALITHA FISHBURN.
By Talitha Fishburn - 7 min read
Going digital: bridging the gap between e-filing, e-discovery and e-trials
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 - 2 min read