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
Ready to defend yourself? The power of the file note
A lack of file notes is a significant handicap in presenting a successful defence on behalf of an insured. By JANICE PURVIS.
By Janice Purvis - 2 min read
The nuts and bolts of the new NSW CTP scheme
The Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW), which commenced on 1 December 2017, will only apply to motor accidents occuring after its commencement. By TIM…
By Tim Concannon - 2 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: June 2017
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
Contagious innovation
The Australian Government wants the business, investor and legal communities to grow “start-up ecosystems” and ride the high-tech boom to prosperity. Austrade is setting up…
By Julie McCrossin - 2 min read
High Court rules on resolving ambiguities in commercial contracts
The High Court has followed established authority in holding that an ambiguous provision in a commercial contract should be construed by having regard to the…
By Paul Martin - 1 min read
What will the UN torture treaty mean for Australia?
Australia will ratify the UN’s Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment by December 2017 and…
By Sophie Li - 2 min read
New insurance code of practice: plain language required
From 1 July 2017, life insurers that are members of the Financial Services Council must comply with the new Life Insurance Code of Practice. By…
By Sonia Lopes - 3 min read
Preliminary discovery and employment litigation
A prospective applicant may apply to the Federal Court under rule 7.23 of the Federal Court Rules for preliminary discovery from a prospective respondent. By…
By Abraham Ash and Jess McMahon - 2 min read
Enforcing post-employment restraints after an employer’s breach of contract
Whether post-employment restraints will be enforceable after termination can be an important issue where a senior employee is deciding whether to leave in the face…
By Paul Moorhouse - 3 min read
The costs of failing to attend court-ordered mediation
There are many benefits to court-ordered mediation but the parties and mediator also have a number of obligations which are often overlooked. By ANTHONY LO…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 1 min read