Law practices may no longer be statute-barred from late costs assessments
Following the NSW Supreme Court decision in Dive Lawyers, it appears law practices can now recover costs outside the 12 month limitation period.
Family law: June 2020
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Family law: May 2020
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Federal Court: February 2020
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The costs of law: a look back at the stand-out cases of 2019
2019 in review: a closer look at the most noteworthy cases in costs.
Have a costs query? The Law Society’s Professional Support Unit is here to help
The Law Society Professional Support Unit answers some common costs queries in this practical Q&A. By MADELEINE PORTER
Chorley abolished! High Court has final say
The High Court in Bell Lawyers v Pentelow held the Chorley exception is not part of the common law in Australia.
High Court: October 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
Federal Court: June 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The top 5 trends of future legal practice
The Law Society’s Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) conference saw more than 400 lawyers attend to hear local and international experts…
Taking security for legal costs: lessons from Malouf v Constantinou
The taking of security for costs should be approached carefully, if at all, with attention to the equitable, legal and statutory duties. By MICHELLE CASTLE…