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 Home Building Act: recent amendments explained (part two)
This is a second article in a two-part series looking at the Home Building Amendment Act 2014. This article examines changes to licensing; the Home Building…
By Christopher Kerin - 2 min read
One business deal, multiple contracts: GST and stamp duty stings await
Whenever there are two or more contracts covering what is essentially one business deal, be aware that section 25 of the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) may apply….
By Jim Main - 2 min read
Ethical dilemmas and issues: May 2015
The Ethics Committee and Department of the Law Society provides guidance on ethical issues to all practitioners.
By The Ethics Committee and the Ethics Department of the Law Society of NSW - 1 min read
Professional negligence: how much will a claim really cost me?
The direct costs for a law practice of a professional negligence claim can include payment of an excess, a possible increase in professional indemnity insurance…
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 1 min read
Misleading and deceptive conduct: when copying is not enough
The fact that a competitor has copied your client’s trade indicia does not necessarily establish a claim for misleading and deceptive conduct in breach of…
By Nicholas Smith - 2 min read
The case for modern mediation
Contemporary mediation is a structured and highly strategic process available to be employed in almost every type of civil litigation. By THE HON. DENNIS COWDROY…
By The Hon Dennis Cowdroy OAM QC - 1 min read
Law Society advocacy: May 2015
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
Are all subdivisions created equal? A look at community versus strata subdivision
Community subdivision comprises principles of both conventional subdivision and strata subdivision and gives developers greater flexibility for staged development. By KYE TRAN-TSAI.
By Kye Tran-Tsai - 1 min read
Shelf orders: where limitation periods are not what they seem
High Court in Fortress affirms that shelf orders need not identify a particular transactions or party. By SIMON GALLANT and BLAKE O’NEILL.
By Simon Gallant and Blake O'Neill - 2 min read
Turning a blind eye to employment law breaches: directors and HR managers beware
While company directors are a common target in proceedings brought under the Fair Work Act, other individuals in key roles such as managers, compliance officers and…
By Joydeep Hor and Theresa MacDermott - 2 min read