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
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.
By Ece Mustafa-Ay and David Grant - 2 min read
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.
By Anthony Laumberg - 2 min read
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.
By Elizabeth Wild and Sarah Mansfield - 2 min read
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.
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic - 2 min read
High Court: June 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
By Dr Michelle Sharpe - 2 min read
Federal Court: June 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By VINCCI CHAN and MICHAEL MORGAN.
By Vincci Chan and Michael Morgan - 3 min read
Family law: June 2023
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 2 min read
Criminal law: June 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
Elder law & succession: June 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
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.
By Charlotte Morson - 2 min read