The minefield of estimating legal costs: recent cases on strict compliance
A growing body of case law highlights the risks of inadequate costs estimates, from void costs agreements and assessments to findings of misleading conduct.
Who bears the costs in estate litigation?
A look at recent and common types of costs orders in wills and estates matters.
Federal Court: June 2020
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
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.