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 Act reforms: An important moment for ICLs
Changes to the Family Law Act will come into effect on 5 May 2024. There’s a new mandatory requirement for independent children’s lawyers to meet…
By Alexandra Colquhoun - 2 min read
Don’t get caught out! Changes to strata title legislation
All but three amendments in the Strata Legislation Amendment Act 2023 are now in force and the changes apply to both strata and community title…
By Allison Benson - 2 min read
Exploring the legal implications of electronic wills
Is an electronic will created on an iPad and executed using an iPad pen valid?
By Mary-Ann de Mestre - 2 min read
Electronic caveats and their limitations
The Supreme Court has handed down an important decision dealing with electronic caveats lodged online.
By Elyse Di Stefano - 1 min read
Negligence, precautions and risk of harm
Recent Court of Appeal decision confirms that strict principles apply when determining whether a defendant’s conduct was negligent and whether the conduct caused the plaintiff’s…
By Rita Yousef - 2 min read
Duties to third parties – How to avoid an inadvertent duty to an opposing party
A recent decision has confirmed the general principle that solicitor’s duty is owed solely to their client and the Court.
By Charu Stevenson and Gina Tasoulis - 1 min read
Family succession traps
There are complex tax rules when dealing with company shares. Practitioners should be aware of the relevant legislation and if unsure, seek specialist advice.
By Jim Main - 2 min read
The impact of the ICJ’s advisory opinions in international disputes
This article was the winning entry in the inaugural NSW Young Lawyers International Law Essay Competition. The competition aims to foster academic legal writing and…
By Tanya Ma - 8 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: February 2024
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: February 2024
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