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affidavit evidence

Empty witness stand

Wild ride for NSW lawyers: new guidance on direct speech evidence

Wild v Meduri restores ‘words to the effect’ in NSW but remains at odds with federal standards for witness affidavits.

Navigating the perils of conversation evidence

The Federal Court has examined the ‘usual practice’ of drafting affidavits in NSW and confirmed there is no rule requiring witnesses to use direct speech.

Mediation

Traps for bilingual solicitors: Working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients

Why bilingual lawyers should think twice before taking on the role of interpreters for their clients. By JEN MCMILLAN.

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