An opening for the Palace Letters; No dismissal in respect of The Dismissal
The High Court opens the door in the Palace Letters saga.
By Talitha Fishburn - 6 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: July 2020
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 5 min read
The new National Family Law Property Arbitration List
The new National Arbitration list in a nutshell & some helpful tips for discussing dispute resolution options.
By Matthew Shepherd and Judge Joe Harman - 6 min read
Young Lawyers conference tackles big issues in animal law
A wrap-up of the latest developments and issues in animal law and welfare. By GIULIA PROSPERI-PORTA & TIMOTHY ALLEN
By Giulia Prosperi-Porta and Timothy Allen - 6 min read
Aboriginal Australians not vulnerable to deportation
A fascinating look at the High Court’s 4-3 split in the recent Aboriginal citizenship & deportation cases.
By Elisa Arcioni and Rayner Thwaites - 8 min read
Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
Recent cases provide guidance on how courts will approach sentencing of corporations and individuals for criminal cartel conduct.
By Catherine Bembrick and Liana Witt - 6 min read
Financial regulation and a vulnerable Indigenous community
High Court gives the green light to controversial ‘book-up’ system. By TALITHA FISHBURN.
By Talitha Fishburn - 7 min read
Compensating compulsorily acquired trade-related leases
A new take on the valuation of leasehold interests in resumption of land cases.
By Andrew Beatty and Marlon Shou - 7 min read-
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The courts and the pandemic: the role and limits of technology
By Michael Legg and Anthony Song - 7 min read -
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Who bears the costs in estate litigation?
A look at recent and common types of costs orders in wills and estates matters.
By Darryl Browne - 6 min read-
The costs of law: a look back at the stand-out cases of 2019
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 7 min read -
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Police silence and Aboriginal deaths in custody
Contemporary decisions highlight concerns about police accountability and Aboriginal deaths in custody.
By Craig Longman - 8 min read-
Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
By Catherine Bembrick and Liana Witt - 6 min read -
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Rethinking the presumption of advancement in contemporary Australia
What we can learn from the Canadian approach to the presumption of advancement. By KRASA BOZINOVSKA
By Krasa Bozinovska - 13 min read
Doubling down on ‘double dipping’: The Full Federal Court’s decision in Rossato
The future of casual employment & the Full Federal Court’s decision in Workpac v Rossato.
By Jack de Flamingh and Chris Bell - 8 min read
Compensating compulsorily acquired trade-related leases
A new take on the valuation of leasehold interests in resumption of land cases.
By Andrew Beatty and Marlon Shou - 7 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 - 6 min read-
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Proprietary estoppel and the risks of mixing family and business
By Madeline Bow and Lorri Field - 6 min read -
The new National Family Law Property Arbitration List
The new National Arbitration list in a nutshell & some helpful tips for discussing dispute resolution options.
By Matthew Shepherd and Judge Joe Harman - 6 min read-
The limits of the Hague Convention in child abduction cases
By Rosa Saladino and Suzanne Christie - 5 min read -
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HIV and the law – recent developments in public health and criminal laws
In an amendment to the Public Health Act 2010, the requirement to disclose HIV status was replaced with a requirement to take ‘reasonable precautions’ to…
By Alexandra Stratigos and Melissa Woodroffe - 6 min read
Practical guidance on implementing a robust modern slavery program
This six-step compliance program offers guidance to help organisations meet the requirements under the Act and establish a robust modern slavery program.
By Fiona Dernikovic and Marion Wright - 6 min read-
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When it comes to human rights, is it time NSW caught up?
By Maria Nawaz and Andrew Small - 7 min read
COVID-19 impacts on immigration law and policy
What will covid-19 mean for immigration law and employers’ ability to access the skilled people they need?
By Ron Kessels - 7 min read-
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Family violence – the immigration law context
By Kathryn Viegas and Victoria Stevenson - 10 min read -
The legal implications of Australia’s latest World Heritage site
The Budj Bim landscape is the first Australian site to be inscribed on the World Heritage List exclusively for its testament to Indigenous cultural heritage.
By Andrew Beatty and Tim Unsworth - 6 min read
Honesty is the best (way to make sure you are covered under the) policy
Honesty is always the best policy. If a claim arises from a lack of honesty, professional indemnity insurance cover may be in jeopardy. By MALCOLM…
By Elissa Baxter and Malcolm Cameron - 4 min read
Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
Recent cases provide guidance on how courts will approach sentencing of corporations and individuals for criminal cartel conduct.
By Catherine Bembrick and Liana Witt - 6 min read-
Anti-competitive IP transactions under the spotlight
By Cynthia Cochrane and Catherine Bembrick - 6 min read -
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Content denied: ISPs ordered to block overseas piracy websites
By Anita Cade and Marlia Saunders - 7 min read -
Cruising through the Coronavirus: a journey through international law
With cruise ships in international limbo around the world, our expert investigates the tension between States’ rights and the humanitarian needs of passengers and crew.
By Dr Christopher Ward SC - 9 min read
The courts and the pandemic: the role and limits of technology
NSW courts have readily embraced technology to continue to deliver justice. However, even in a pandemic, there will be limits to the use of technology.
By Michael Legg and Anthony Song - 7 min read
We are all publishers now: ignoring online comments no longer an option
Voller judgment makes it clear that businesses can no longer afford to ignore online comments. By ANGUS MACINNIS
By Angus MacInnis - 6 min read
‘Going dark’: unprecedented government measures to access encrypted data
Arthur Kopsias APM examines the new laws giving law enforcement and security agencies greater powers to access your encrypted data.
By Arthur Kopsias - 9 min read
The aftermath of death under the Motor Accident Injuries Act
An overview of the benefits and compensation for deaths or injury caused in a motor accident under the Motor Accident Injuries Act (NSW).
By Belinda Cassidy - 6 min read
Adjournments and e-trials in the COVID-19 context
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
Cyber fraud – be aware and stay alert
Simple steps you can take to protect your law practice from becoming the target of cyber fraud.
By Frances Moffitt - 3 min read
NCAT Appeal Panel taps off on the Gold Opal Card case
The end of the journey for the Gold Opal Card case. By STEPHEN MCKENZIE and EVA LU.
By Stephen McKenzie and Eva Lu - 4 min read-
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Owning your practice’s cyber security: MSPs and you
By Simone Herbert-Lowe and Gabor Szathmari - 5 min read
Compensating compulsorily acquired trade-related leases
A new take on the valuation of leasehold interests in resumption of land cases.
By Andrew Beatty and Marlon Shou - 7 min read
Company directors personally liable for GST
Advising companies on the new personal GST liability applying to company directors.
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic - 4 min read
Deceased estates duty concession: a new Revenue NSW ruling
A practical guide to the new Revenue Ruling DUT 046 on the deceased estates duty concession.
By Dung Lam and Annelise Jeromela - 7 min read
We are all publishers now: ignoring online comments no longer an option
Voller judgment makes it clear that businesses can no longer afford to ignore online comments. By ANGUS MACINNIS
By Angus MacInnis - 6 min read
Reassessing testamentary capacity: time for lawyers and doctors to work together
The case for a new coordinated national approach to assessing testamentary capacity.
By John Clarke - 7 min read
Rights of injured workers expanded: knee replacements no longer subject to time limits
The Workers Compensation Commission ruled a knee replacement is an ‘artificial aid’ for the purposes of the exceptions within s 59A of the Workers Compensation…
By Peter Lleonart - 6 min read
