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
Solicitors’ duties in the digital era – is there a duty of technological competence?
Simone Herbert-Lowe makes a case for solicitors having a duty of technological competence given the potential for significant financial harm.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 1 min read
Compensation for land acquisition on a ‘reinstatement’ basis
Some dispossessed owners of land in NSW can now seek compensation for land acquisition on the basis of ‘reinstatement’.
By Timothy Allen - 2 min read
Federal Court recognises AI system as ‘inventor’
In a worldwide, ground-breaking decision of the Federal Court, it was determined that inventors of patentable inventions do not need to be human.
By Natalie P. Stoianoff - 11 min read
Dollar-for-dollar orders: levelling the playing field or a matter of opinion?
The desirability of legal representation for both parties and achieving fairness in access to representation underpin the concept of dollar-for-dollar cost orders.
By Allysha-Jane Merrett - 1 min read
Tax traps – beware the Division 7A snake pit
Division 7A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 is a poisonous well of hissing snakes for general practitioners, writes JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 1 min read
Severing a joint tenancy by will-making
When a joint tenant makes a will, in order to convey property on death, they may wish to sever the joint tenancy.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
The limited retainer – carving out property taxes
The importance of limiting retainers for property conveyances.
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic - 2 min read
Moot point: when is a gig not part of the gig economy?
Reading industrial awards ‘as a whole’ may require consideration of how different constructions are likely to be understood in the relevant industry.
By Philippe Doyle Gray and Vincci Chan - 1 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: October 2021
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 - 2 min read
High Court: October 2021
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DR MICHELLE SHARPE.
By Dr Michelle Sharpe - 3 min read