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
More than a contractual promise: requirements for a guarantee of annual earnings
Recent Federal Court case clarifies what is required in drafting a guarantee of annual earnings so as to exclude award coverage.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
A cautionary tale for IP settlement agreements
Parties in IP disputes should carefully scrutinise any proposed settlement agreement to overcome any cartel or competition concerns under the Competition and Consumer Act. …
By Cynthia Cochrane SC and Catherine Bembrick - 2 min read
Seven questions before the Voice can be heard: Learning from the past
The consultation and discussions around a Voice have been going on for close to seven years, but many basic questions remain unanswered.
By Bertus de Villiers - 2 min read
High conflict personalities and legal disputes
Parties are often locked in lengthy litigation due to the high conflict personalities involved and this exacts a huge toll on parties and professionals involved.
By Rachel Northcott - 1 min read
Double trouble: Companies and double tax stings
Acquiring property under a company name may attract tax implications and it is prudent to advise clients to seek advice from an accountant first.
By Jim Main - 2 min read
Land and Environment Court update
The latest decisions from the Land & Environment Court involving jurisdictional preconditions, interpretation of savings provision and compulsory acquisitions.
By Alistair Knox and Erin Keogh - 3 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: September 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 - 3 min read
High Court: September 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: September 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By THERESA POWER, DENES BLAZER AND JOANNE SHEPARD.
By Theresa Power, Denes Blazer and Joanne Shepard - 12 min read
Family law: September 2022
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 3 min read