High Court provides guidance on class action waiver clauses
Recent High Court decision has confirmed that a class action waiver clause in the Ruby Princess class action was an unfair term under the ACL.
Recent High Court decision has confirmed that a class action waiver clause in the Ruby Princess class action was an unfair term under the ACL.
Changes to the Family Law Act will come into effect on 5 May 2024. There’s a new mandatory requirement for independent children’s lawyers to meet…
There are complex tax rules when dealing with company shares. Practitioners should be aware of the relevant legislation and if unsure, seek specialist advice.
The Court of Appeal has provided helpful guidance on the level of competition sufficient to engage non-compete restraints where two companies indirectly compete.
Recent Full Court of the Federal Court decision considered the test for whether a worker is considered an employee under section 12(3) of the superannuation…
The High Court has recently considered whether a foreign State is immune in certain proceedings before Australian courts.
When it comes to third party funding in litigation, practitioners should note the broad powers of the court in making third-party costs orders.
When considering whether rural land qualifies for the Primary Production Land tax exemption, practitioners should consider the ‘dominant’ use of the land.
It is good practice to document any advice given to a client. Where a client’s instructions seem unreasonable, there are ways to navigate the situation.
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Recent Court of Appeal decision in Bevan v Bingham provides valuable guidance on key Uniform Law provisions relating to void costs agreements.