A recent decision has confirmed the general principle that solicitor’s duty is owed solely to their client and the Court.
By Charu Stevenson and Gina Tasoulis - 4 min read
A string of recent cases in the District and Supreme Courts of NSW highlight the importance of legal professional privilege.
By Justin Wong and Aaron Roberts - 7 min read
Electronically stored information is valuable documentary evidence because of its content, and it is marshalled in a variety of formats.
By Philippe Doyle Gray - 10 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
2018 may be a watershed year for litigation funding, which is under review by Victorian and Commonwealth law reform commissions. By JASON GEISKER and JENNY…
By Jason Geisker and Jenny Tallis - 9 min read
If the party seeking to utilise 28 USC § 1782 in Australian proceedings first seeks the Australian court’s approval, and the proposed application is limited…
By Michael Legg and Joshua Kang - 5 min read
A prospective applicant may apply to the Federal Court under rule 7.23 of the Federal Court Rules for preliminary discovery from a prospective respondent. By…
By Abraham Ash and Jess McMahon - 5 min read
Some unions have the financial capacity to use their funds to pay civil penalties levied by the courts on individual union officials for contravention of…
By Matthew White SC - 8 min read
The High Court has considered advocates’ immunity in the context of settlement advice once again. By ANTHONY LO SURDO SC and LUCY ROBB VUJCIC.
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC and Lucy Robb Vujcic - 6 min read
A bilateral agreement can provide Australian parties with a ‘bridge’ into the mainland China court system and its enforcement processes. By NIGEL COTMAN SC and…
By Nigel Cotman SC and Wilson Chan - 7 min read
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the latest phase in the evolution of the internet, bringing with it unprecedented access and insights into people’s lives….
By Michael Legg and Claire Goulding - 7 min read
In Blairgowrie Trading Ltd v Allco Finance Group Ltd, the Federal Court rejected a ‘common fund’ application brought shortly after the commencement of proceedings that sought…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 6 min read
This paper provides an overview of progressive models which protect and promote the interests of persons under a legal incapacity in Victoria, Australia; British Columbia,…
By Laura Joseph - 8 min read