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
Victoria set to allow lawyers to take percentage of class action damages
The Victorian Bill poised to change class actions practice and, arguably, Australian litigation culture.
By Michael Legg - 1 min read
Climate Disaster Law: does it hold the key to dealing with bushfires?
With climate change being recognised as an exacerbating factor in the Australian bushfire disaster, ‘Climate Disaster Law’ is now coming to the fore.
By Rosemary Lyster - 3 min read
Time is running out: are you taking action on modern slavery?
The deadline for the first Australian Modern Slavery Statements is fast approaching.
By Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Heidi Roberts - 2 min read
Judicial advice: when it’s best to seek the wisdom of the bench
A guide to when fiduciaries can seek judicial advice and protect themselves from personal liability.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
Land Tax Certificates and termination of contracts for sale of land
The importance of settlement dates for land tax certificates.
By Tony Reynolds and Tony Cavanagh - 1 min read
Key changes to the revised Motor Accident Guidelines
Our personal injuries expert takes us through recent changes to the Motor Accident Guidelines.
By Belinda Cassidy - 1 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: March 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: March 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: March 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: March 2020
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read