Fair Work Act will soon provide a ‘right to disconnect’
The right to disconnect has received media attention as the trend of work extending into personal life is seen as an increasingly important issue.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
Rights of injured workers expanded: knee replacements no longer subject to time limits
The Workers Compensation Commission ruled a knee replacement is an ‘artificial aid’ for the purposes of the exceptions within s 59A of the Workers Compensation…
By Peter Lleonart - 2 min read
A practical guide to lump sum costs orders
Practitioners involved in litigation should be familiar with when lump sum costs orders are available and understand the evidence required to get them. By MICHELLE…
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 2 min read
Death by crocodile: not necessarily tax-free
Death is not necessarily tax-free. Always consult with clients’ accountants and financial planners when making their will. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 1 min read
2018 NSW Contract for Sale and Purchase of Land and the ‘GST at settlement’ measure
The 2018 edition of the NSW contract for sale and purchase of land includes a process to assist practitioners in dealing withnew GST rules. By…
By Diane Skapinker - 2 min read
Big Brother is watching: the hidden cost of the Gold Opal Card
Transport for NSW contravened the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 by its collection of Gold Opal Card data. By STEPHEN MCKENZIE and EVA…
By Stephen McKenzie and Eva Lu - 1 min read
New restrictions for lawyers involved in Managed Investment Schemes
New laws restricting lawyers’ involvement in managed investment schemes and mortgage practices are expected to commence on 1 July 2018. By PAMELA HANRAHAN.
By Pamela Hanrahan - 2 min read
Insourcing – implications for in-house counsel and private practice lawyers
In-house counsel and external lawyers can benefit from greater collaboration, and clear articulation of the objective of the legal work. By MICHAEL LEGG and FELICITY…
By Michael Legg and Dr Felicity Bell - 1 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: June 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: May 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
2018 Timor Sea Treaty: a new dawn in relations between Australia and Timor-Leste?
The Timor Sea Treaty establishes a permanent maritime boundary in the Timor Sea, replacing previous joint petroleum development arrangements. By PROFESSOR DONALD R ROTHWELL.
By Professor Donald R Rothwell - 2 min read