Phoenix rising: Update on illegal phoenixing legislation

Two recent cases have considered the illegal phoenix activity provisions enacted at the time of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The curious case of the budgie war

Residents in retirement villages may challenge a village rule on the basis that the rule is unjust, unconscionable, harsh or oppressive.

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Climate risks: Do lawyers owe a duty of care?

Lawyers owe clients a duty of care to advise on a range of risks and this duty may extend to climate risks.

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Solicitors’ duties to remind clients

Recent Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that a solicitor is not obliged to repeat advice previously given to a client.

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High Court: June 2023

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE

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Federal Court: June 2023

Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By VINCCI CHAN and MICHAEL MORGAN.

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Family law: June 2023

Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON  

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Criminal law: June 2023

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.

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Elder law & succession: June 2023

Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.

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Failure to update cost agreements can be a costly mistake

The recent Supreme Court decision in Bevan v Bingham confirms the ongoing disclosure obligations of solicitors and barristers when it comes to legal costs.

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