Legal profession gathers to farewell Chief Judge at Common Law
On Thursday 11 December, a farewell ceremony was held at the Banco Court to mark the retirement of Justice Ian Harrison, a judge of appeal…
Cyber resilience: an unseen battle ground
In a new digital era, cybersecurity is about more than just firewalls and antivirus software. Every employee, client, and connected device presents a potential vulnerability….
NSW Supreme Court strikes down protest laws near places of worship
The NSW Supreme Court has declared the state government’s expanded police powers restricting protests “in or near” a place of worship are invalid.
Court rules police strip search power abused on ‘industrial level’
The NSW Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment that ultimately invalidates the systemic strip search practices of NSW Police at music festivals.
NSW MP Gareth Ward attempts to block expulsion
New South Wales Member of Parliament for Kiama, Gareth Ward, is facing a constitutional standoff with the state parliament after being found guilty of multiple…
Unpacking the LECC’s findings on police bail checks
Opinion: The practice of police in NSW entering private property to check someone on bail, without a court-imposed enforcement condition or reasonable suspicion of a…
“Akin to sexual assault” – Class action against music festival searches begins.
A class action against the State for the potentially unlawful strip searches in music festivals starts at the Supreme Court of NSW.
Experienced barrister Stephen Free SC appointed to Supreme Court and Court of Appeal
Stephen Free SC has been appointed to the Supreme Court of NSW and Court of Appeal.
Key criminal law cases of 2024
Criminal defence lawyer and a Director and Principal at J Sutton Associates, Andrew Tiedt, recently hosted a webinar for the Law Society of New South…
A change in adoption practice: the appointment of lawyers for children
Until recently, children have rarely been represented in adoption proceedings. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of NSW reissued a practice note which places a greater…
