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
RP v The Queen: rebutting the presumption of doli incapax
A strong message in RP v The Queen is if the prosecution believe a child should be held accountable it must not rely on assumptions…
By Thomas Crofts - 9 min read
OZEMITE: use it or lose it?
The Federal Court has ruled a trade mark owner can have used it even when not a single sale of a product bearing the mark…
By Clare Young - 2 min read
The Stolen Generations: a struggle for justice
Members of the Stolen Generations have faced a number of barriers when attempting compensation claims through the courts. By MAITHRI PANAGODA AM.
By Maithri Panagoda - 3 min read
ALRC wants your views in Elder Abuse Inquiry
A Law Refom Commission Discussion Paper includes 43 proposals to prevent, identify and respond to elder abuse. Submissions close on 27 February 2017. By MARIE-CLAIRE…
By Marie-Claire Muir - 2 min read
Costs: motor accident compensation claims
The Motor Accidents Compensation Amendment (Claims) Regulation 2016 came into operation on 1 November 2016, bringing significant changes to costs in the area. By JOHN…
By John Fleming - 1 min read
Bail in 2016: a wrap from the Court of Criminal Appeal
Bail decisions made by the Court of Criminal Appeal provide precedential value in relation to the interpretation and operation of the Bail Act 2013 (NSW)….
By Alanna Van der Veen - 3 min read
Taming the dragon: Enforcing contracts in China
A bilateral agreement can provide Australian parties with a ‘bridge’ into the mainland China court system and its enforcement processes. By NIGEL COTMAN SC and…
By Nigel Cotman SC and Wilson Chan - 1 min read
Real property changes: risk management tips for solicitors
Recent law changes require solicitors to consider additional factors when acting on transactions involving real property. By LUCY WILLIAMS.
By Lucy Williams - 2 min read
Changes to commercial and corporations practice in the Federal Court of Australia
The Federal Court of Australia has revised and reissued practice notes for nine key areas, as part of the National Court Framework. By MICHAEL LEGG.
By Michael Legg - 2 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: February 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 3 min read