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.
The extended statutory duty of care for construction work in NSW
The NSWCA has recently confirmed the retrospective and extended statutory duty of care applies to all classes of building and not just residential buildings.
Advising in confiscation and proceeds of crime matters – some early considerations
Recent amendments to unexplained wealth legislation in NSW provides for automatic forfeiture following conviction for a serious offence and other wide-ranging unexplained wealth orders.
Foreign surcharges update: Exemptions for New Zealand, Finland, Germany and South Africa
Effective immediately, citizens of New Zealand and certain countries are no longer liable for surcharge purchaser duty and surcharge land tax in NSW.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: April 2023
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
High Court: April 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
Criminal law: April 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Elder law & succession: April 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Navigating court protocols in post pandemic practice
The current state of procedural complexity, with requirements varying between courts and judges, is a minefield. How can practitioners ensure they comply with all the…
Artificial intelligence: efficient, effective and essential applications for everyone
Artificial intelligence can offer a simple, quick and cheap alternative method for lawyers to deliver services to clients.
Direction 99: A new era in fairness for non-citizens or much of the same?
Direction 99 deals with character matters relating to non-citizens and aims to provide fairness to those with criminal records. However there are still shortcomings.