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 NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act: Thoughts on the vulnerable
From 28 November 2023, all NSW residents suffering from terminal illnesses can legally request assistance from a health practitioner to end their life subject to…
By Marc De Leeuw - 2 min read
Estoppel as a sword: Exploring proprietary estoppel
Proprietary estoppel can be used as a sword to enforce a promise. Practitioners should be mindful of the circumstances where it may exist.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Play the ball and not the player: Considerations for legal practitioners seeking personal costs orders
The Court has jurisdiction to order costs against a practitioner but such orders should not be sought gratuitously and without sufficient basis.
By Daniela Faggionato and Lucy Williams - 2 min read
High Court: August 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
By Dr Michelle Sharpe - 1 min read
Federal Court: August 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By JO SHEPARD AND DR DAVID J TOWNSEND.
By Joanne Shepard and Dr David J. Townsend - 3 min read
Family law: August 2023
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 1 min read
Criminal law: August 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 3 min read
Elder law & succession: August 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Open to change: developing a growth mindset
Moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset while embracing change and innovation.
By Simonette Vaja - 6 min read
Navigating the perils of conversation evidence
The Federal Court has examined the ‘usual practice’ of drafting affidavits in NSW and confirmed there is no rule requiring witnesses to use direct speech.
By Jonathan Adamopoulos - 2 min read