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 end of a long road: mandatory data breach notification becomes law
The introduction of mandatory data breach notification obligations may ultimately lead to an increase in privacy-related litigation (including class actions). By NICK ABRAHAMS and JAMIE…
By Nick Abrahams and James Griffin - 2 min read
The latest from the High Court: March 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
Protest prohibited: Commissioner of Police v Keep Sydney Open
State law gives people protection from prosecution for participating in a public assembly but the Police Commissioner can seek a prohibition order. By DANIEL MEYEROWITZ-KATZ…
By Daniel Meyerowitz-Katz and Benjamin Brady - 1 min read
Thinking outside the box: collaborative practice in family law
Is it time to think outside the box when it comes to family law? Do practitioners need to change the way they look at resolving…
By Shelby Timmins - 2 min read
Family law: March 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
Interlocutory appeals to the court of criminal appeal: a consideration of competency
Section 5F of the Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW) provides for interlocutory appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal. There are important things to consider….
By Alanna Van der Veen - 2 min read
No more passing the buck in blameless accidents
Workers compensation insurers are now entitled to be indemnified by a defendant driver who has been involved in a ‘blameless accident’. By BENJAMIN FERGUSON.
By Benjamin Ferguson - 2 min read
Tax stings and GST tales of woe
There are multiple different GST scenarios requiring separate analysis. According to Jim Main, taxpayers must be careful when using the margin scheme and the going concern exemption….
By Jim Main - 2 min read
Clarifying your (evolving) retainer
The retainer agreement is the best evidence of the parties’ intention and the client’s instructions at the time the scope of the work was agreed…
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 2 min read
Data, metadata & personal information: landmark Federal Court ruling
The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) places legal obligations on businesses and government agencies. These obligations are triggered when data meets the definition of ‘personal information’….
By Anna Johnston - 1 min read