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 latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: May 2016
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 - 2 min read
Wills and estates: May 2016
Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAMELA SUTTOR.
By Pamela Suttor - 1 min read
Family law: May 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
Criminal law: May 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 3 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: May 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: May 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
Tips for claiming legal professional privilege over investigation reports
There are many practical measures that can be taken to assist in structuring a workplace investigation to maximise the chances of attracting privilege. By PAULA…
By Paula Hoctor and Aoife Sweeney - 1 min read
Facing the death penalty under a China-Australia extradition treaty
Australia may soon be able to extradite individuals to China if China undertakes that the death penalty will not be imposed or, if imposed, will…
By Stephen Tully - 8 min read
Executive employment claims: a contractual perspective
Contractual principles of incorporation sit uneasily with many employment benefits. Instead, there is an increasing openness on the part of the courts to imply a…
By Jack de Flamingh - 2 min read
When changes to the law affect rights under contract
The High Court confirms that the purpose of a contract and context in which it was reached are highly relevant to contractual interpretation. By PAUL…
By Paul Martin - 1 min read