Wills and estates: August 2018

Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.

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The Heavy Vehicle National Law and the Chain of Responsibility

Amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law place obligations on all in the supply chain to regulate operations to comply with a duty of care….

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Concurrent evidence conclaves: getting the most out of your hot tub

The giving of concurrent evidence needs to be carefully planned and structured. There are numerous procedures and rules to be followed. By CAMPBELL BRIDGE SC.

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Judicial guidance on procedure in Strata Renewal Proceedings

Judgements in the the Land and Environment Court of NSW. provide useful guidance about Strata Renewal Proceedings when owners can’t agree. By PAUL VERGOTIS and…

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Googling defamation law

The challenge technologies pose for defamation law may be better resolved by adapting existing principles than by special rules for specific circumstances. By NICHOLAS OLSON.

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Who do you think they are? Identifying your client

A recent case emphasises the importance of identifying clients before witnessing their signatures on loan and associated security documents. By TONY REYNOLDS and DEBORAH MORRIS.

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Getting in on the ‘fruits of the action’: the power of the equitable lien

Equitable liens are a practically useful device to secure the payment of solicitors’ fees. They are, in essence, a right to seek Court intervention. By…

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Litigation funding in Australia: a year of review and change?

2018 may be a watershed year for litigation funding, which is under review by Victorian and Commonwealth law reform commissions. By JASON GEISKER and JENNY…

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Unsure about Online Registry and Online Court? We’ve got your queries covered

Advances allow judicial officers and legal representatives to manage and process preliminary orders outside the court room. By THE LAW SOCIETY OF NSW LITIGATION LAW…

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Early Appropriate Guilty Pleas for child defendants

The Early Appropriate Guilty Plea reforms make significant changes to the NSW criminal justice system by reforming the way committals are conducted. By ANNE WHITEHEAD…

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