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: March 2021
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
Singapore Convention: The next tool in resolving international disputes
Benefits of the Singapore Convention to Australians resolving international commercial disputes.
By Wilson Chan and Evatt Styles - 6 min read-
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The new National Family Law Property Arbitration List
By Matthew Shepherd and Judge Joe Harman - 6 min read -
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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
Migration law practitioners to cast off the shackles of dual regulation
A practical guide to the new practice rules that will apply when the dual regulation of immigration law practice ends in March.
By Frances Moffitt - 6 min read-
Compliance risks: FAQs in the age of the coronavirus part 2
By Glenda Carry and Frances Moffitt - 4 min read -
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Trump, RBG, Barrett: Lessons from a juridico-political battleground
A fascinating look at the very public US Supreme Court appointment process & how it compares with the very private process for our High Court.
By Professor Helen Irving - 6 min read-
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Aboriginal Australians not vulnerable to deportation
By Elisa Arcioni and Rayner Thwaites - 8 min read -
Berry v CCL Secure: new High Court guidance on counterfactual analysis
A closer look at the recent High Court decision emphasising the importance of precise pleading of counterfactuals.
By Cynthia Cochrane and David Harris - 7 min read-
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Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
By Catherine Bembrick and Liana Witt - 7 min read -
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Limitation periods: Simple? Not always
Time limits – love ‘em or hate ‘em, you’ve gotta know them.
By Jennifer O'Brien - 3 min read
Decision making in uncertain times: pandemics, planning and climate change
How the pandemic might inform our response to climate change.
By Ballanda Sack, Timothy Allen and Amelia Smillie - 6 min read-
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Preliminary agreements and the risk of litigation
By Emma Griffith and Natalie Polorotoff - 3 min read
The pros and cons of different types of fee arrangements
Is it time to reevaluate your fee arrangements? A handy guide to the pros and cons of alternative fee arrangements.
By Michael Legg - 8 min read-
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The ‘Kill Bill’ movement and alternative fee arrangements
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Strengthening protections for people experiencing sexual and domestic violence
New protections for people experiencing sexual and domestic violence explained.
By Liz Snell - 6 min read-
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Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
By Catherine Bembrick and Liana Witt - 7 min read -
The case for a new tort of cyber harm
Keeping pace with technology and why we need a new tort specifically for digital privacy breaches.
By Rachael Falk - 6 min read
Failed granny flat arrangements
Salutary lessons from granny flat arrangements gone wrong.
By Richard McCullagh and Darryl Browne - 6 min read
The delicate balancing act that is industrial relations reform
Your guide to the most significant industrial relations reforms being considered in over a decade.
By Jack de Flamingh and John Casey - 8 min read-
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Firefighting or reform? The industrial response to COVID-19
By Jack de Flamingh and John Casey - 7 min read -
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Decision making in uncertain times: pandemics, planning and climate change
How the pandemic might inform our response to climate change.
By Ballanda Sack, Timothy Allen and Amelia Smillie - 6 min read-
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Compensating compulsorily acquired trade-related leases
By Andrew Beatty and Marlon Shou - 7 min read -
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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-
Limitation periods in equity – taking an analogous approach
By Elissa Baxter and Alex Haslam - 4 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
Mind your ethics: Tips and tricks for playing by the rules 2021
Let the Law Society’s ethics lawyers guide you through the ethical mind field of legal practice
By Paul Monaghan and Linden Barnes - 1 min read-
Mind your ethics: Tips and tricks for playing by the rules 2020
By Paul Monaghan and Linden Barnes - 11 min read -
Mind your ethics: Tips and tricks for playing by the rules 2019
By Paul Monaghan and Linden Barnes - 12 min read -
Re Imogen (No 6): Dispute over Stage 2 hormone therapy for 16 year old
Family Court settles dispute over hormone therapy for teenager with gender dysphoria.
By Dr Felicity Bell - 6 min read-
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Best practice standards for representing Aboriginal clients
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton - 4 min read -
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The new National Family Law Property Arbitration List
By Matthew Shepherd and Judge Joe Harman - 6 min read
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
Human rights in 2021: Key considerations for Australian businesses
The international developments that Australian businesses need to watch in 2021.
By Abigail Gill, Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Kate Gill-Herdman - 7 min read-
Unconscious bias: a persistent challenge for female lawyers
By Heather Price and Errol Price - 6 min read -
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The end of dual regulation for migration law practice
The significance of long-awaited reforms, bringing an end to dual regulation of immigration law practice.
By Joanne Kinslor - 6 min read-
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Family violence – the immigration law context
By Kathryn Viegas and Victoria Stevenson - 10 min read
Best practice standards for representing Aboriginal clients
Legal Aid’s helpful guide provides guidance on issues impacting representation of Aboriginal clients.
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton - 4 min read
Time to review your insurance contracts: the unfair contract terms regime is on its way
Are you ready for the new laws extending the unfair contract terms regime to insurance contracts?
By Ray Giblett, Matt Ellis and Timothy Chan - 6 min read
Telstra ordered to release the identity of prospective copyright infringers
Federal Court uses preliminary discovery mechanism to identity suspected copyright infringers.
By Grant Hansen - 4 min read-
Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
By Catherine Bembrick and Liana Witt - 7 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
Defamation and reform of the statutory defence of contextual truth
An analysis of why reform of the statutory defence of contextual truth is long overdue.
By Jeremy Harrison - 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
New South Wales Court of Appeal: March 2021
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the New South Wales Court of Appeal. By BRIDIE NOLAN and KYLIE DAY.
By Bridie Nolan and Kylie Day - 7 min read-
New South Wales Court of Appeal: February 2021
By Marcel Fernandes and James Braithwaite - 7 min read
Super fund underperformance in the rear-view mirror
Is the government’s plan to tackle underperforming super funds a backward step?
By Scott Donald - 6 min read
An introduction to the new Personal Injury Commission
Introducing the new Personal Injury Commission commencing operation in March 2021.
By Judge Gerard Phillips - 7 min read
Best practice standards for representing Aboriginal clients
Legal Aid’s helpful guide provides guidance on issues impacting representation of Aboriginal clients.
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton - 4 min read-
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Adjournments and e-trials in the COVID-19 context
By Fiona Dernikovic and Marion Wright - 7 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
It’s official – paper CTs are set to go. But is your practice prepared?
With all paper CTs set to be cancelled by mid-2021, we consider the practical implications for legal practices and other businesses.
By Jen McMillan and Michael Osborne - 6 min read-
Purchaser surcharge duty: risk management tips for solicitors
By Tony Reynolds and Lucy Williams - 5 min read -
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NSW Government sets residential developers in its sights
By Christopher Kerin and Nicholas James - 6 min read
Limitation periods: Simple? Not always
Time limits – love ‘em or hate ‘em, you’ve gotta know them.
By Jennifer O'Brien - 3 min read-
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Preliminary agreements and the risk of litigation
By Emma Griffith and Natalie Polorotoff - 3 min read -
Purchaser surcharge duty: risk management tips for solicitors
By Tony Reynolds and Lucy Williams - 5 min read -
Compliance risks: FAQs in the age of the coronavirus part 2
By Glenda Carry and Frances Moffitt - 4 min read
Nobody knows everything: Taxes and the administration of deceased estates
Why it pays to get some help with taxes in the administration of deceased estates.
By Jim Main - 3 min read
Cyber security awareness month: making people the first line of defence
Tips on how to reduce cyber risk by educating and training your people.
By Gillian Collins - 3 min read
Super death benefit claims where there is no binding nomination
The ins and outs of super death benefit claims where there is no binding nomination.
By Darryl Browne and Michelle Dixon - 6 min read-
Superannuation nominations for persons lacking capacity
By Jen McMillan and Darryl Browne - 8 min read -
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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
