Two recent cases raise concerns about pursuing e-trials to avoid delays when the circumstances would have likely warranted an adjournment a few months ago.
By Fiona Dernikovic and Marion Wright - 7 min read
A guide to when fiduciaries can seek judicial advice and protect themselves from personal liability.
By Darryl Browne - 6 min read
The Legal Services Commissioner of NSW on the importance of having appropriate management systems in place.
By John McKenzie - 6 min read
A recent case clarifies the rule requiring an opponent’s consent to be obtained before any communication with the Court.
By Angus MacInnis - 5 min read
CDPP’s e-Brief Referral Guidelines to improve the efficiency of prosecutions. By ILAN LEWIS
By Ilan Lewis - 3 min read
How conveyancing solicitors can avoid professional negligence claims in a changing economy. By ROSEMARY WORKMAN.
By Rosemary Workman - 3 min read
Guidance on using the Online Court in the District Court. By JAMES HOWARD.
By James Howard - 6 min read
PATRICK WIGGINS and SEBASTIAN BRODOWSKI discuss the current status of the District Court’s commercial jurisdiction crisis.
By Patrick Wiggins and Sebastian Brodowski - 3 min read
A personal tragedy has cast light on whether sperm can be extracted and used from an unconscious or dead person without prior written consent. By…
By Talitha Fishburn - 6 min read
The District Court’s commercial jurisdiction has been thrown into doubt by recent cases. Legislation may be introduced but it is not known when. By MICHELLE…
By Michelle Castle - 8 min read
Care is needed in drafting freezing orders – and once they are made, effective procedures are needed to ensure that they are not breached. By…
By Angus MacInnis - 6 min read
A recent liability judgment by Justice Rothman of the NSW Supreme Couris a helpful example of the Court’s approach to proceedings for contempt. By TALITHA…
By Talitha Fishburn - 5 min read
A recent case emphasises the importance of identifying clients before witnessing their signatures on loan and associated security documents. By TONY REYNOLDS and DEBORAH MORRIS.
By Tony Reynolds and Deborah Morris - 4 min read