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
Managing our scarce water resources: developments in the Murray-Darling
Analysis of the latest legal and policy developments in the Murray-Darling Basin ahead of the much anticipated Royal Commission report. By EMMA CARMODY.
By Emma Carmody - 1 min read
Reflecting on a costly year: key themes and future predictions
In 2018 there were a number of important cases which illuminated issues in relation to legal costs. By MICHELLE CASTLE and ANDREW BAILEY.
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 1 min read
Accounting for the ‘wholesale plundering’ of a business
High Court confirms knowing participant in a breach of fiduciary duty is liable to account for any benefit gained as a result. By KATE BOYD.
By Kate Boyd - 1 min read
Government prevails over Desane in WestConnex appeal
The NSW Government’s controversial WestConnex development project receives a boost in the Court of Appeal. By KYE TRAN-TSAI and BENJAMIN ADAMS.
By Kye Tran-Tsai and Benjamin Adams - 1 min read
How cyber resilient is your law practice?
Cyber resilience depends on individual awareness combined with appropriate technical responses. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 1 min read
First judicial consideration of family law property arbitration reforms
Braddon & Braddon is the first judicial clarification of when a family law property arbitral award can be reviewed, or registration opposed. By MATTHEW SHEPHERD.
By Matthew Shepherd - 1 min read
Mind your ethics: Tips and tricks for playing by the rules 2018
Let the Law Society’s ethics lawyers guide you through the ethical mind field of legal practice
By Paul Monaghan and Linden Barnes - 7 min read
Limited scope services: lessons from the Legal Assistance Sector
There is an increasing need for the formal recognition of limited scope services in legislation, ethics and court rules in Australia. By JOHN CORKER.
By John Corker - 2 min read
Under pressure: the link between risk and stress
It is important to recognise the close relationship between stress and the increased risk of a professional negligence claim. By CANDICE PERRIMAN.
By Candice Perriman - 1 min read
Total and permanent disability claims: NSWSC confirms insurers’ responsibilities
Supreme Court considers insurers’ duties to act reasonably and with utmost good faith as well as the bases for court intervention. By JEREMY HARRISON.
By Jeremy Harrison - 2 min read