The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: February 2021

The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.

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High Court: February 2021

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DR MICHELLE SHARPE.

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Mind your ethics: Tips and tricks for playing by the rules 2021

Let the Law Society’s ethics lawyers guide you through the ethical mind field of legal practice

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Federal Court: February 2021

Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By THERESA POWER and ANTHONY LO SURDO SC

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New South Wales Court of Appeal: February 2021

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the New South Wales Court of Appeal. By MARCEL FERNANDES and JAMES BRAITHWAITE.

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Criminal law: February 2021

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.

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Family law: February 2021

Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.

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Elder law & succession: February 2021

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

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Can ‘Trust Tech’ help firms eradicate sexual harassment?

Innovations that enable employees to anonymously report workplace sexual harassment have been lauded as potential game-changers.

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Firefighting or reform? The industrial response to COVID-19

An essential update on JobKeeper 2.0, the latest changes to modern awards, and the future of Industrial Relations reform in 2021.  

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