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
GoFundMe: The gift that keeps on giving?
A closer look at the complex legal issues raised by crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe.
By George Newhouse and Isabel Janssen - 2 min read
Re Imogen (No 6): Dispute over Stage 2 hormone therapy for 16 year old
Family Court settles dispute over hormone therapy for teenager with gender dysphoria.
By Dr Felicity Bell - 2 min read
(Over)working from home and beyond
Cautionary tales for employers with staff working long hours.
By Nicola Mostert and Felicity Edwards - 1 min read
Covert recordings in family law
Consideration of the legality and admissibility of covert recordings in family law proceedings.
By Phillip Ridgway - 2 min read
A matter of trust: Working together to avoid hidden tax stings
Stinging examples of why lawyers and accountants need to work together on trusts and succession.
By Jim Main - 1 min read
When is a complaint or inquiry a protected ‘workplace right’?
Federal Court insights on what types of complaints or inquiries are protected workplace rights under the general protections provisions.
By Jack de Flamingh and Zack Trumper - 3 min read
Singapore Convention: The next tool in resolving international disputes
Benefits of the Singapore Convention to Australians resolving international commercial disputes.
By Wilson Chan and Evatt Styles - 2 min read
An update on defamation damages reform
An examination of the amendments to section 35, which enacts statutory caps on awards of damages for non-economic loss.
By Parisa Hart - 2 min read
High Court: November 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DR MICHELLE SHARPE.
By Dr Michelle Sharpe - 1 min read
Federal Court: November 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By THERESA POWER and ANTHONY LO SURDO SC
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC and Theresa Power - 2 min read