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
Tranche II is coming: Legal professionals as gatekeepers
The involvement of legal professionals in money laundering and terrorism financing is a significant and increasing problem.
By Dr Doron Goldbarsht - 10 min read
Artificial Intelligence and Solicitors’ Ethical Duties
Examining how lawyers’ ethical duties are impacted by the adoption of artificial intelligence in society and as a tool for the practice of law.
By Michael Legg and Dr Felicity Bell - 9 min read
The ‘CSI effect’ and admissibility of equivocal DNA evidence
The recent decisions of Dadley v R and Franklin v R consider the effect of unfair prejudice on the admissibility of forensic evidence.
By Lucy Lester - 7 min read
Representing the child’s best interests: The role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer
The role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer largely revolves around facilitating the participation of the child in proceedings, gathering evidence and case management.
By Alexandra McCosker - 7 min read
The dangers of communicating directly with the court
Practical guidance for legal practitioners on how to communicate with judges’ chambers.
By Baron Alder and Elissa Baxter - 5 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: February 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 - 5 min read
High Court: February 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DR MICHELLE SHARPE.
By Dr Michelle Sharpe - 7 min read
Federal Court: February 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By DR DAVID J TOWNSEND.
By Dr David J. Townsend - 5 min read
Criminal law: February 2022
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 8 min read
Family law: February 2022
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 6 min read