BQ v The King demonstrates an expanding scope for counterintuitive evidence and clarifies how expert context guides juries without straying into vouching.
By Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC - 2 min read
Can incorporated practices claim costs for their own lawyers? Two recent cases test the limits and raise further questions.
By Matthew Lo and Mary Tabaco - 2 min read
Lang v The Queen discusses how expert evidence must be transparent, reasoned and grounded in proven expertise—not mere assertion.
By Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC - 1 min read
A court considering a civil penalty is therefore permitted to take into account submissions on agreed penalties or, in the case of a contested penalty…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC and Conor Bannan - 2 min read
The Harman principle forbids the use of documents or information obtained in proceedings, for any purpose which is collateral to the proceedings, until the material…
By Gregory Sirtes SC and Michelle Castle - 2 min read
The Legal Profession Uniform Law 2014 introduces new obligations of disclosure. By PETER ROSIER.
By Peter Rosier - 1 min read
Incorporated legal practices and supervision of newly admitted lawyers. By GLENDA CARRY.
By Glenda Carry - 2 min read
Creativity and flexibility are key in retaining regional and rural legal staff for competitive advantage. By CAROLINE HART.
By Caroline Hart - 1 min read
Transfer of a practice. By GLENDA CARRY.
By Glenda Carry - 2 min read
Within the advisory role of counsel assisting a public inquiry, there are occasions where a more proactive or ‘lateral thinking’ approach to the development of…
By Ian Harvey - 1 min read
The revised Solicitors’ Conduct Rules 2015 continue to recognise the role of solicitors appearing as counsel assisting an ‘inquisitorial body’. By IAN HARVEY.
By Ian Harvey - 2 min read
Incorporated legal practices and supervision of newly admitted lawyers. By GLENDA CARRY.
By Glenda Carry - 1 min read
A corporate defendant is amenable to an order under r 29.07(2) of the Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2005 (Vic) to make discovery of documents in…
By Emily Bell - 2 min read