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
Protecting your clients from stalking & abuse in the digital age
Technology-facilitated stalking and abuse is a very real problem and so too is the harm it causes. HELEN CAMPBELL examines the remedies now available.
By Helen Campbell - 1 min read
Legal internships in NSW: experience or exploitation?
The Law Society’s Employment Law Committee outlines the legal framework of internships to assist employers in meeting their rights and responsibilities.
By The Law Society's Employment Law Committee - 2 min read
Aftermath of the casual conundrum: ‘double-dipping’ and class actions
Government has moved to limit the fall-out from the Full Federal Court’s decision on casual workers in WorkPac v Skene. Meanwhile, class actions momentum is building. …
By Jack de Flamingh and Rachael Cage - 1 min read
Watch your inbox! Online Court has arrived
Online Court has its advantages but solicitors must keep on top of their emails to avoid the risks of costs orders and dismissal of proceedings….
By Felicity Parkhill and Melissa Fenton - 1 min read
Owning your practice’s cyber security: MSPs and you
Cyber protection should not be regarded as a ‘set and forget’ matter. Principals have a professional responsibility to be proactive in understanding and managing their…
By Simone Herbert-Lowe and Gabor Szathmari - 1 min read
The latest from the High Court: February 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 9 min read
Family law: February 2019
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 1 min read
Criminal law: February 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
Wills and estates: February 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
The latest developments in law reform and advocacy: February 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