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
Contractual warranties: assignee may sue for pre-assignment breaches
The NSWCA has confirmed that where contractual warranties are assigned, the assignee may recover damages even where the warranties were breached before the assignment took…
By Paul Martin - 2 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: April 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
The latest from the Federal Court: April 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 3 min read
The latest from the High Court: April 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
The beginning of the end of the castle: the age pension, aged care and the home
Holding onto your home in the twilight years is a lot more complicated after changes to asset test rules for age pensioners took effect on…
By Richard McCullagh - 2 min read
International arbitration practice: taking advantage of the flexibility
Interrnational arbitration is increasingly chosen for resolving disputes with a cross-border element. Cost and flexibility are among the attractions. By DUNCAN WATSON.
By Duncan Watson - 2 min read
Changes to retail leasing legislation: what you need to know
The Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2017 was passed by NSW Parliament on 21 February 2017. It amends the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW). By…
By Anthony Herro - 1 min read
Predictive coding: machine learning disrupts discovery
The Victoria decision in McConnell Dowell Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd v Santam Ltd (No 1) signals the emerging judicial acceptance of predictive coding. By THOMAS…
By Thomas Davey and Michael Legg - 3 min read
Reasonable supervision: what does it mean for you and your staff?
Reasonable supervision of staff is a requirement under the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules. Jennifer Baker of Lawcover has some compliance tips. By JENNIFER BAKER.
By Jennifer Baker - 4 min read
Getting the numbers right: the hidden traps of the PPSA
The NSW Supreme Court awarded $23 million for a security interest because PPSR registrations were made against the grantor’s ABN and not its ACN. By…
By Tony Chen and Tim T. Wong - 2 min read