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
Federal Court: February 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By DENES BLAZER.
By Denes Blazer - 1 min read
Family law: February 2023
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 1 min read
Criminal law: February 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: February 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
The acquittal of Cardinal George Pell
On 7 April 2020, the High Court upheld Cardinal George Pell’s appeal against conviction and acquitted him of five sexual offences.
By Simon Buchen SC - 10 min read
Duel to the death: De facto relationships and disputes over inheritance
Spouses obtain preferential entitlement on intestacy. Determining the existence of a de facto relationship is a complex exercise.
By Jennifer Vuu - 2 min read
Testamentary capacity and the role of the solicitor
A diagnosis of dementia is not incompatible with testamentary capacity. A prudent practitioner should keep contemporaneous documentary evidence on file to withstand a will challenge.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Compensation for the resumption of rural land
With major infrastructure development in rural areas, lawyers should be knowledgeable of the Just Terms Act and what is compensable for resumption of land.
By Andrew Beatty and Paul Day - 2 min read
‘Best practice’ when acting for spouses in property transactions
When acting for married couples in a property transaction, it’s best to obtain instructions from both clients even if one spouse is more proactive.
By Rebecca Mostyn - 2 min read
The Consumer Data Right – opportunity or risk?
Consumer Data Right is designed to level the playing field and help consumers find the best deal yet consumer awareness of the scheme is low.
By Debbie Smith - 2 min read