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
Consequences of inaccurate costs estimates and negligently performed work
In 2018 there were a number of important cases which illuminated issues in relation to legal costs. By MICHELLE CASTLE and ANDREW BAILEY.
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 1 min read
Application of clause 4.6 of the Standard Instrument – analysis of recent case law
The power of a consent authority to vary a development standard under clause 4.6 of the Standard Instrument is an important aspect of planning regulations…
By Michael Mantei - 1 min read
Arbitration in family property proceedings: exploring the potential
New arbitration rules commence at the beginning of April, creating a comprehensive framework for the resolution of property disputes under the Family Law Act. By…
By Patrick Parkinson - 2 min read
The casual conundrum: casual employment in the Fair Work world
The Fair Work Act’s provisions pertaining to long-term casuals are giving rise to curious outcomes, with casuals receiving conflicting and sometimes arbitrarily determined employment benefits…
By Luis Izzo - 1 min read
Arbitrarily detained: what the UN opinion means for Julian Assange
A United Nations body determined that Sweden and the United Kingdom violated international norms by arbitrarily detaining Julian Assange. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 1 min read
Post-employment restraint after repudiation of an employment contract
Can a party who has repudiated a contract of employment still enforce post-employment restraints? By ABRAHAM ASH and ELODIE CHEESMAN.
By Abraham Ash and Elodie Cheesman - 2 min read
‘Put and call’ options: increasing risk for property transactions
When advising on or drafting an option deed/agreement, ensure that the need for such an arrangement has been adequately considered and there are no ambiguous…
By Alex Haslam - 2 min read
Insurers’ liability to third parties: CGU Insurance Limited v Blakeley & Ors
At issue in CGU Insurance Limited v Blakeley & Ors was whether the liquidator of a company was entitled to join an insurer to proceedings for…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 1 min read
Aboriginal family law roadshow: Law Society visits Broken Hill
The Aboriginal Family Law Roadshow aims to provide Aboriginal communities in the Far West region with information about how the family law jurisdiction might offer…
By Vicky Kuek - 2 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: April 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 - 1 min read