Vale Tom Hughes AO KC
The Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell has led tributes to WWII veteran and former Federal Attorney General, the Honourable Tom Hughes AO KC, who…
The latest from the High Court: May 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
The scope of advocates’ immunity affirmed
The High Court has considered advocates’ immunity in the context of settlement advice once again. By ANTHONY LO SURDO SC and LUCY ROBB VUJCIC.
Latest from the High Court on performance bonds: Simic v NSW Land and Housing Corporation
Performance bonds are regularly employed by parties in a vast range of commercial enterprises including, most notably, in international commerce and in property transactions. By…
The latest from the High Court: April 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
The latest from the High Court: March 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
Chief Justice Kiefel: Swearing-in ceremonies & the importance of firsts
On 30 January 2017, Susan Kiefel was sworn in as the first female Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. By DR HEATHER ROBERTS.
The latest from the High Court: February 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
The latest from the High Court: December 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
Relinquishing group members’ future rights? Lessons from Timbercorp
The Timbercorp HCA Decision highlights that unreasonableness will not be lightly found, but that the importance of carefully worded opt out notices remains. By JASON…
The latest from the High Court: November 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.