Elder law & succession: June 2021

Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.

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Vaccine equity and the case for limiting patent rights

An examination of the hot topic of vaccine nationalism and the case for limiting the lucrative monopolies of COVID-19 vaccine patents.

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Let’s keep it casual: A modern take on an old concept

A practical analysis of the Government’s significant new reforms to casual employment laws.

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Native title: protecting culturally significant sites from development

The Torres Strait success story offering hope for culturally significant sites at risk from development.

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Identifying and reporting on ESG risks in the midst of a pandemic

Discussion of four key areas that require the focus of organisations in order to meet ESG expectations and avoid reputational and financial consequences.

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Respect@Work: What’s it going to take?

Will the Government’s Respect@Work response be enough to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace ?

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Maximising value from corporate data while protecting against privacy risks

How can organisations prioritise privacy when faced with competing objectives such as expecting to derive greater value from data to better inform business decision-making.

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Caveats in PEXA: Buyers (and solicitors) beware

Why solicitors need to take care with caveats in PEXA.

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Animal law update: Positive changes for animals in 2021

An overview of the latest developments in NSW animal protection laws.

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