Hoteliers on tilt after NSW Court of Appeal deals losing hand
The Court of Appeal takes a purposive approach to interpreting the complex regulatory scheme governing the pokie trade in clubs and pubs.
By Darcy Plowman - 2 min read
Why everyone needs a legal operations function
With workloads increasing and budgets reduced, the role of a lawyer has never been more challenging. Lawyers and law departments urgently need to transform.
By Jon Kenton and Michelle Mancy - 3 min read
‘Without Fear or Favour’: ALRC report on judicial impartiality
The ALRC report on judicial impartiality has recently been released. It makes sweeping and structural recommendations.
By Professor Gabrielle Appleby - 1 min read
Good etiquette is good advocacy: Professional interactions in and out of court
As face-to-face court appearances resume, there has been an increase in reports of rudeness and intimidation from barristers and solicitors in court.
By The Law Society of NSW Litigation Law and Practice Committee - 3 min read
Working with clients with disability: improving experiences in the justice system
Insights and practical tips for working with clients with disability & engaging with the Royal Commission.
By Oliver Moore - 2 min read
GoFundMe: The gift that keeps on giving?
A closer look at the complex legal issues raised by crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe.
By George Newhouse and Isabel Janssen - 2 min read
A guide to the new National Sports Tribunal
The National Sports Tribunal has been established to provide the sporting community with an independent tribunal for the fair hearing and resolution of sporting disputes.
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 2 min read
A lawyer’s duty of confidence and the advancement of justice
Justice Kyrou explains the importance of justice and a lawyer’s duty of confidence in light of the Lawyer X scandal.
By Justice Emilios Kyrou - 7 min read
New driving laws: a zero-sum game for NSW
What you need to know about NSW’s new drink driving laws. By JOHN SUTTON.
By John Sutton - 2 min read
The Constitutional limits of NCAT’s jurisdiction
Clients need to be advised of the Constitutional limits of NCAT’s jurisdiction so that alternative remedial avenues may be pursued. By RICHARD MCCULLAGH.
By Richard McCullagh - 1 min read
Accounting for the ‘wholesale plundering’ of a business
High Court confirms knowing participant in a breach of fiduciary duty is liable to account for any benefit gained as a result. By KATE BOYD.
By Kate Boyd - 1 min read