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…
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…
Groundswell of support for more courtrooms in Parramatta
As the demographic heart of Sydney, Parramatta is the focus of a renewed push by local businesses, council and law firms to expand the area’s…
New Chief Judge at Common Law appointed to NSW Supreme Court
Justice Ian Harrison, one of Australia’s most experienced judiciary members, was appointed a Judge of Appeal and Chief Judge at Common Law to the NSW…
A ‘culturally diverse’ NSW Supreme Court: New judges appointed to the bench
Two new judges will be sworn into the Supreme Court of NSW next month, adding more culturally diverse practitioners to the bench and ensuring the…
Total and permanent disability claims: NSWSC confirms insurers’ responsibilities
Supreme Court considers insurers’ duties to act reasonably and with utmost good faith as well as the bases for court intervention. By JEREMY HARRISON.