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
Vicarious trauma: Lawyers and the ‘cost of caring’
Lawyers who frequently work with traumatised clients are at risk of developing vicarious trauma or secondary traumatic stress.
By John Bui - 3 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: October 2022
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 - 4 min read
High Court: October 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: October 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By VINCCI CHAN AND THERESA POWER.
By Vincci Chan and Theresa Power - 2 min read
Family law: October 2022
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: October 2022
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: October 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 3 min read
Five innovative technology tools for small practices
There are many ways that small practices can take advantage of technology to reduce administrative costs, increase convenience and improve client satisfaction.
By Anthony Song and Seena Sarram - 3 min read
Youth Koori Court: Making a difference to young Indigenous offenders
With its recent expansion, it is timely to take an inside look at how the Youth Koori Court works and what makes it so successful.
By James Clifford - 8 min read
‘Without Fear or Favour’: ALRC report on judicial impartiality
The ALRC report on judicial impartiality has recently been released. It makes sweeping and structural recommendations.
By Professor Gabrielle Appleby - 1 min read