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
Personal property securities: extensions of time for registration
Why it’s important to address any errors on the PPS register before it’s too late. By JOHNSON PANG
By Johnson Pang - 1 min read
Going digital: bridging the gap between e-filing, e-discovery and e-trials
Never mind the hype about AI, litigation practice still stands to benefit greatly from the adoption of some more ‘basic’ technology, argues JONATHAN PRIDEAUX.
By Jonathan Prideaux - 2 min read
A warning to the legal profession to stamp out sexual harassment
MIA PANTECHIS discusses a damning new judgment on sexual harassment in a NSW law firm, as well as a new procedure for dealing with complaints.
By Mia Pantechis - 2 min read
Essential concepts for electronic conveyancing
Get the run down on some of the essential concepts of the mandated e-conveyancing scheme. By KYE TRAN-TSAI, CLAIRE MARTIN and BENJAMIN ADAMS.
By Kye Tran-Tsai, Claire Martin and Benjamin Adams - 1 min read
We are all publishers now: ignoring online comments no longer an option
Voller judgment makes it clear that businesses can no longer afford to ignore online comments. By ANGUS MACINNIS
By Angus MacInnis - 3 min read
Top 5 tips to boost your productivity at work
Do you have enough time to do the things you need to do? GLENDA CARRY gives five tips to boost your productivity at work.
By Glenda Carry - 1 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: August 2019
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 - 1 min read
What does it mean to be a parent? High Court delivers clarity in sperm donor case
Can a sperm donor be a legal parent ? Our expert, DR FELICITY BELL, takes a closer look at the High Court’s landmark decision.
By Dr Felicity Bell - 4 min read
Lawcover tips for managing some key risks in litigation practice
Professional negligence claims can often arise from complex litigation. JANICE PURVIS and CANDICE PERRIMAN outline some ways to recognise and manage the risks.
By Candice Perriman and Janice Purvis - 2 min read
High Court: August 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 1 min read