The end of procedural indulgence? What recent cases reveal about modern litigation strategy
Courts increasingly expect focused, proportionate litigation, making restraint and credibility essential elements of effective modern advocacy.
The latest from the Federal Court: October 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: July 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: May 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the Federal Court of Australia. By DAN STAR QC.
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.
Sweeping reforms to Federal Court practice: an overview from the Court
The Federal Court of Australia is implementing its National Court Framework (‘NCF’) reforms. A key component of the reforms is a review of the Court’s…
Criminal law: September 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
The latest from the Federal Court: September 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: August 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
When in Rome: jumping through the hoops of The Hague Convention
A certificate of service from an overseas authority, which is in a form different from that contemplated by the UCPR, might be a sufficient basis…
Yours, mine or ours? Access to a solicitor’s file when a retainer ends
Retainers between solicitors and clients may be brought to an end by either party for a variety of reasons. By MICHELLE CASTLE and ANDREW BAILEY.