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
The new National Family Law Property Arbitration List
The new National Arbitration list in a nutshell & some helpful tips for discussing dispute resolution options.
By Matthew Shepherd and Judge Joe Harman - 2 min read
The limits of the Hague Convention in child abduction cases
In the recent case of Walpole the Full Court of the Family Court allowed an appeal against orders requiring two children to return to NZ.
By Rosa Saladino and Suzanne Christie - 3 min read
Bushfires: when may an insurer deny indemnity?
Bushfires and the limits of indemnity for the acts or omissions of an insured during a total fire ban.
By Philippe Doyle Gray and Alexander Djurdjevic - 2 min read
The aftermath of death under the Motor Accident Injuries Act
An overview of the benefits and compensation for deaths or injury caused in a motor accident under the Motor Accident Injuries Act (NSW).
By Belinda Cassidy - 2 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: June 2020
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 - 2 min read
High Court: June 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DAVID KELSEY-SUGG.
By David Kelsey-Sugg - 1 min read
Federal Court: June 2020
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 1 min read
Family law: June 2020
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 1 min read
Criminal law: June 2020
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
Elder law & succession: June 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read