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
The latest from the High Court: May 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: May 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 1 min read
Wills and estates: May 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
Family law: May 2018
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 1 min read
Emails: danger handle with care
Email scams are targeting law practices. Warn clients about email scams targeting funds transfers. Educate everyone in your law practice about risks. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 1 min read
Preparing your clients for the GDPR privacy reforms
The GDPR is an EU privacy law, but it will have extra territorial reach, Australian organisations will need to be ready for its commencement on…
By Anna Johnston - 2 min read
To sue or not to sue? That is the question
Taking proceedings about a contract for services is not necessarily the most efficient means of recovering payment owing to a legal practitioner. By MICHELLE CASTLE…
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 2 min read
An ‘unacceptable risk’ – post-sentence detention under the new Terrorism (High Risk Offenders) Act
The Terrorism (High Risk Offenders) Act 2017 (NSW) introduces a scheme of post-sentence supervision and detention for high risk offenders. By NATALIE MARSIC.
By Natalie Marsic, Director, Criminal Law, NSW Crown Solicitor's Office - 2 min read
Slander of title: neighbour held responsible for damage
In Blythe v Willis, the Supreme Court of NSW held that a neighbour’s allegations to the purchaser of adjoining land were false and malicious. By…
By Kye Tran-Tsai and Michael Devitt - 2 min read
Criminal law: May 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read