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
Elder law & succession: December 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Coming to your senses: How meditation and mindfulness benefit lawyers
Stress, overwhelm and a lack of focus are a drain on lawyers’ productivity. Just a few minutes a day of mindfulness, a powerful antidote, can…
By Angela Tufvesson - 8 min read
‘We are all tech lawyers now’ – the future of cryptocurrency
There are no specific laws in Australia governing cryptocurrencies, but introducing a regulatory framework may not be enough, given many platforms in the cryptocurrency and…
By Cat Woods - 11 min read
Generative AI: how to use efficiently and safely
Here is a walk-through of how generative AI may be used to assist you to provide legal services, and the regulatory and ethical considerations that…
By The Professional Support Unit - 3 min read
A solicitor’s guide to responsible use of artificial intelligence
How to engage ethically with a chatbot: a solicitor’s guide to responsible use of AI
By The Professional Support Unit - 10 min read
Flawed floors: Analysing the cracks in industrial leases
A recent decision raised issues relevant to the construction and drafting of key clauses in industrial leases.
By Diane Skapinker - 2 min read
When silence isn’t golden: Detecting early warning signs
Delay and a failure to communicate can give rise not only to disciplinary issues but also professional indemnity claims.
By Glenda Carry and Candice Perriman - 1 min read
New section 29A public interest defence considered
A recent Federal Court decision was the first adjudication arising from a final hearing of the new s 29A defence.
By David Helvadjian - 2 min read
Lessons from a NRL spectator’s slip and fall
Leave to appeal was granted in a recent case involving a compensation claim arising from a fall as the primary judgment had significant consequences for…
By Rita Yousef - 2 min read
Legal professional privilege and communicating with clients
A string of recent cases in the District and Supreme Courts of NSW highlight the importance of legal professional privilege.
By Justin Wong and Aaron Roberts - 2 min read