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
‘Equity, mate’ – Equitable principles limit the effect of general words in releases
A recent Court of Appeal decision reviewed the special equitable principles that apply to the construction and efficacy of a deed of release.
By David Allen - 3 min read
To publish or not to publish: Hyperlink merely a navigating tool
High Court in Google LLC v Defteros considers whether a search engine is the publisher of defamatory material by providing a hyperlink to that article.
By Parisa Hart - 3 min read
Trust matters: Reviewing resulting trusts
Recent High Court decision considers resulting trusts. Lawyers should be mindful that a property’s legal title may not reflect its beneficial ownership.
By Darryl Browne - 3 min read
Materiality as a common law principle of statutory interpretation
In administrative decision making, proper construction of the statute under which a decision is made is important especially when analysing materiality in a jurisdictional error.
By Jeremy Harrison - 2 min read
Building trust Part 1: Relationships with clients online
As legal services move online, creating and maintaining a good relationship with clients can be challenging. However there are strategies to improve professional relationships online.
By Justine Rogers and Anthony Song - 3 min read
Smart contracts: What lawyers need to know
Smart contracts are the ‘new frontier’, however lawyers should be aware of the enforceability and security issues surrounding its use.
By Wendy Zheng - 4 min read
Managing risk and implied undertakings
Recent decision examines obligations under Harman undertakings. Solicitors should ensure that clients understand their obligations or risk contempt of court.
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic - 2 min read
‘Within the Confines’: Current issues in animal law
Lawyers and passionate animal advocates attended the recent 2022 Animal Law Conference to discuss various topics including the current legislative framework and its limitations.
By Simon Brannigan, Leanne O'Reilly and Devina Verma - 3 min read
High Court: November 2022
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: November 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By THERESA POWER AND DR DAVID J. TOWNSEND.
By Theresa Power and Dr David J. Townsend - 3 min read