Settled yet unpredictable: recent cases on apprehended bias
From heated exchanges to prior roles, recent cases show how apprehended bias is reshaping judicial accountability — and why reform may be on the horizon.
By Tim Maybury - 2 min readFrom heated exchanges to prior roles, recent cases show how apprehended bias is reshaping judicial accountability — and why reform may be on the horizon.
By Tim Maybury - 2 min readNot your client, not your problem? Think again. How third parties can hold solicitors accountable for what they say and do.
By Malcolm Cameron and Gina Tasoulis - 2 min readWhat does exponentially capable AI mean for the future of law? This revolution prompts deep questions about the human element of justice.
By Laina Chan - 2 min readNever 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 readProfessional 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 - 2 min readBeware of implied waiver of legal professional privilege when corresponding with clients in email chains..By CYNTHIA COCHRANE and CATHERINE BEMBRICK
By Cynthia Cochrane SC and Catherine Bembrick - 2 min readThe 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 - 2 min readIn 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 - 2 min readA 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 - 2 min readA 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 - 2 min readThe 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 - 1 min read2018 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 - 1 min readIf 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 - 3 min read