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
Four ways legal innovation will shape the future
The Law Society of NSW’s Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) Conference was held virtually on 13 October. In a sign of…
By Kirrily Schwarz and Kate Allman - 9 min read
The road to reform: key changes in Australia’s sexual harassment laws
The Government response to the Respect@Work Report – welcome reforms or a missed opportunity?
By Mia Pantechis and Penny Parker - 1 min read
An onerous onus – Displacing the reverse onus of proof
Why Qantas’ reasons for outsourcing during the COVID-19 pandemic don’t measure up.
By Jack de Flamingh and Alice Johnson - 2 min read
Covid complaint tests the limits of privacy law
In the first COVID-related privacy case in NSW, a sensible result should not be misunderstood: privacy protections still apply.
By Anna Johnston - 2 min read
Pitfalls in the Legal Profession Uniform Law costs assessment regime
Part one of a two-part article analysing pitfalls in the Legal Profession Uniform Law regime for costs assessment, by CHRISTOPHER BEVAN.
By Christopher Bevan - 2 min read
Deceased estate transfers: risks and tips for navigating a transfer duty minefield
An oversight when transferring dutiable property from a deceased estate can leave a beneficiary exposed to a significant duties notice.
By Jennifer Vuu - 1 min read
Beware the voice of followers – Defamation in the age of Facebook
A closer look at the much anticipated High Court decision in Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller – a case of narrow issue but with…
By Talitha Fishburn - 2 min read
Multi-disciplinary practices: what are the ethical boundaries?
The Ethics Committee of the Law Society provides an examination of the ethical boundaries involved in ‘one stop shop’ multi-disciplinary practices.
By The Law Society's Ethics Committee - 1 min read
A client-friendly explanation of the merged Family Court
This newly merged court intends to create a more streamlined approach to litigation and significantly reduce wait times for litigants.
By Cassandra Banks - 2 min read
Managing risks for law firms returning to the office
Transitioning back to the office requires caution and planning.
By Nicola Mostert, Adriana Reina and Sarah Wood - 2 min read