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 Chilcot report on Iraq & lessons for Australia
The Chilcot Report details legal, policy and military decision-making by the UK over 2001-2009 about military intervention in Iraq. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 2 min read
Do you have your priorities in order? The introduction of priority notices in NSW
The introduction of priority notices to NSW is one of a number of significant amendments to the Real Property Act 1900, and part of a…
By Paul Watkins - 2 min read
Proposed tenancy reforms improve rights for DV victims
The proposed reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 will make it easier for domestic violence victims to end their tenancies immediately without liability. By KELLIE…
By Kellie McDonald - 2 min read
Navigating the blockchain and the law
Lawyers must be aware of regulatory debates surrounding blockchain or distributed ledger technology, and be in a position to advise clients about unique challenges created…
By David Rountree - 2 min read
Family law: September 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
Criminal law: September 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
Big end of town prevails in Paciocco bank fees challenge
In the judgment of Paciocco v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited [2016] HCA 28, the High Court held that bank fees are indeed…
By John Eldridge - 1 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: September 2016
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: September 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
Key principles of privilege and waiver of privilege
The underlying facts play a large part in any privilege considerations – but practitioners need to clearly appreciate the legal principles. By GREG COUSTON and…
By Greg Couston and Lucy Williams - 2 min read