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
Family law: September 2021
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 2 min read
Elder law & succession: September 2021
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Insurers feel the heat as COVID-19 test cases mount
A look at the insurance landscape as COVID-19 business interruption cases begin to mount in the courts.
By John Van de Poll and Stephanie Carter - 2 min read
Online Safety Bill: An overview of the enhanced regime
With the online world becoming more ingrained in our lives, Australians of all ages are increasingly exposed to harms that occur online.
By Melissa Fai, Jen Bradley and Meaghan Powell - 2 min read
New laws bring authorities a step closer to accessing encrypted offshore data
New laws point to an Australia-US Cloud Act agreement allowing cross border access to encrypted data.
By Arthur Kopsias - 3 min read
The pitfalls of pursuing bankruptcy on the basis of assessed costs
A practical look at the pitfalls of pursuing bankruptcy on the basis of a judgment for assessed costs.
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 2 min read
Space debris: a challenge to our way of life on earth
The surprising threat to life on earth and the legal and non-legal solutions we need to consider.
By Steven Freeland - 3 min read
What will the abolition of physical CTs mean for Certificates held as security?
Are you still holding paper CTs as security? With e-conveyancing taking over, it may be time to change tack.
By Thomas Russell - 2 min read
When does dishonesty provide a valid reason for dismissal?
When the boss has questions about your ‘out of hours’ conduct, is honesty always the best policy?
By Paul Moorhouse - 3 min read
Headaches with adjustment clauses in wills
Adjustment clauses in wills can seem deceptively simple, but often give rise to claims.
By Jen McMillan - 1 min read