Restorative justice and environmental law: healing nature through dialogue
As legal experts explore the increasing viability of applying restorative justice approaches to environmental issues, courts are bringing all parties to the table as part…
Qantas settles COVID-19 class action
Qantas has agreed to pay $105 million over a class action against breach of contract and refund rights during COVID.
Better access to justice for child abuse survivors
The NSW Government has announced it will overhaul civil litigation laws to enable thousands of survivors to sue institutions responsible for child abuse.
Unsure about Online Registry and Online Court? We’ve got your queries covered
Advances allow judicial officers and legal representatives to manage and process preliminary orders outside the court room. By THE LAW SOCIETY OF NSW LITIGATION LAW…
Class action risk: now and in the future
Class action risk has increased significantly over the course of the past decade. By ROSS DRINNAN and JENNY CAMPBELL.
When is a contract claim a bankrupt’s claim?
Contract claims of a personal nature, such as a personal injury or wrong, will not be stayed by virtue of a claimant’s bankruptcy. By CHRISTINA…
Identifying concurrent wrongdoers: the proportionate liability regime in practice
Given the reach of the proportionate liability regime, it is imperative that practitioners are able to identify when the regime applies, and to whom. By…