Author: Melanie Dunn
Melanie Dunn, SMSF Technical Services Manager, is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia specialising in Global Retirement Income Systems. She has over ten years’ experience at Accurium in our superannuation team. Melanie has extensive knowledge in superannuation and SMSFs, and is a regular presenter at a number of industry leading SMSF conferences. She also provides training for Accurium clients and staff. Melanie specialises in complex issues such as retirement modelling, pensions and segregation strategies. Contact Melanie at mdunn@accurium.com.au or connect via Twitter or LinkedIn.
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When an SMSF has accumulation interest because of the Transfer Balance Cap
Melanie Dunn, SMSF Technical Services Manager and Actuary at Accurium, discusses what you should know if an SMSF has accumulation interest because of the Transf…
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“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – June 2023 - Trustee Resolutions Tips for 30 June
In this June 2023 Legalwise edition of What you Need to Know with Dr Mark, Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at some critical issues that need to be addressed…
06 June 2023
Key taxation changes affecting your New Zealand Clients
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares his insight on new/revised measures and interpretations of the law and associated guidance…
06 June 2023
Key taxation changes affecting your New Zealand Clients
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares his insight on new/revised measures and interpretations of the law and associated guidance…
24 May 2023
Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence - Q&A with Susan Warda
Ahead of the Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence webinar next month, Susan Warda, Partner at Mills Oakley and chair for the program,…
24 May 2023
Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence - Q&A with Susan Warda
Ahead of the Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence webinar next month, Susan Warda, Partner at Mills Oakley and chair for the program,…
17 May 2023
Assessing Unacceptable Risks in Parenting Matters - Q&A with Kate Rafton
Ahead of her presentation at the Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence webinar next month, Kate Rafton, Principal at Rafton Family Law…
17 May 2023
Assessing Unacceptable Risks in Parenting Matters - Q&A with Kate Rafton
Ahead of her presentation at the Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence webinar next month, Kate Rafton, Principal at Rafton Family Law…
09 May 2023
The Future of Sustainable Finance - APLMA+LWS
Like the song Money Makes the World Go Round, the fast-moving area of sustainable finance will inevitably transform the financial system for large, me…
09 May 2023
The Future of Sustainable Finance - APLMA+LWS
Like the song Money Makes the World Go Round, the fast-moving area of sustainable finance will inevitably transform the financial system for large, me…
26 April 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 6: The Metaverse
In the sixth episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the most recent metaverse trade mark applicatio…
26 April 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 6: The Metaverse
In the sixth episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the most recent metaverse trade mark applicatio…
12 April 2023
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – April 2023 - Family Law – What is your family net worth?
In this April 2023 Legalwise edition of What you Need to Know with Dr Mark, Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the intricacies of family law in relation to w…
12 April 2023
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – April 2023 - Family Law – What is your family net worth?
In this April 2023 Legalwise edition of What you Need to Know with Dr Mark, Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the intricacies of family law in relation to w…
24 March 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 5: This Week's Recap of the TM database
In the fifth episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the most recent developments from the Trade Mar…
24 March 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 5: This Week's Recap of the TM database
In the fifth episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the most recent developments from the Trade Mar…
01 March 2023
ACNC urges charities to fully consider the risks and benefits of crypto-assets
Anna Longely, Assistant Commissioner General Counsel at Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, shares her insight into the importance of…
01 March 2023
ACNC urges charities to fully consider the risks and benefits of crypto-assets
Anna Longely, Assistant Commissioner General Counsel at Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, shares her insight into the importance of…
24 February 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 4: This Week's Recap of the TM database
In the fourth episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the most recent developments from the Trade Ma…
24 February 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 4: This Week's Recap of the TM database
In the fourth episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the most recent developments from the Trade Ma…
22 February 2023
Leather bound box sets of ‘The Basics of Dianetics and Scientology’ a permitted investment; and other lessons in SMSF compliance
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, shares his insight on lessons in SMSF compliance and the tax penalties associated with non compliance, reinfo…
22 February 2023
Leather bound box sets of ‘The Basics of Dianetics and Scientology’ a permitted investment; and other lessons in SMSF compliance
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, shares his insight on lessons in SMSF compliance and the tax penalties associated with non compliance, reinfo…
10 February 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 3: From Gambling to Tobacco, and all things sinister
In the third episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, joins us with huge news from the Australian trade marks d…
10 February 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 3: From Gambling to Tobacco, and all things sinister
In the third episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, joins us with huge news from the Australian trade marks d…
09 February 2023
TAX GOVERNANCE – for privately owned groups
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares his insight on tax governance for privately owned groups in response to ATO's recently pub…
09 February 2023
Tax Liabilities in Family Law - Q&A with Wendy Miller
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Wendy Miller, Special Counsel at Damien Greer Lawyers, addresses key questions regarding Tax…
09 February 2023
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – February 2023 - Trusts & Tax – ATO sharpens its’ focus!
In this first edition of What you Need to Know with Dr Mark for 2023, Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the recent Guardian tax case which focusses on the v…
09 February 2023
TAX GOVERNANCE – for privately owned groups
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares his insight on tax governance for privately owned groups in response to ATO's recently pub…
09 February 2023
Tax Liabilities in Family Law - Q&A with Wendy Miller
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Wendy Miller, Special Counsel at Damien Greer Lawyers, addresses key questions regarding Tax…
09 February 2023
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – February 2023 - Trusts & Tax – ATO sharpens its’ focus!
In this first edition of What you Need to Know with Dr Mark for 2023, Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the recent Guardian tax case which focusses on the v…
30 January 2023
The Emerging Role of UNDRIP - Q&A with Kristen Hodge
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Kristen Hodge, addresses key questions regarding UNDRIP United Nations Declaration for the Ri…
30 January 2023
The Emerging Role of UNDRIP - Q&A with Kristen Hodge
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Kristen Hodge, addresses key questions regarding UNDRIP United Nations Declaration for the Ri…
25 January 2023
Climate Aligned Contract Negotiation and Drafting for In-House Counsel - Q & A with Phoebe Roberts
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Phoebe Roberts, Senior Associate in MinterEllison's Climate & Sustainability Risk Governa…
25 January 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 2: Familiar Brand Names, Unexpected Applicants
In the second episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Legalwise Insights new video series, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses this week…
25 January 2023
Climate Aligned Contract Negotiation and Drafting for In-House Counsel - Q & A with Phoebe Roberts
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Phoebe Roberts, Senior Associate in MinterEllison's Climate & Sustainability Risk Governa…
25 January 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 2: Familiar Brand Names, Unexpected Applicants
In the second episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Legalwise Insights new video series, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses this week…
18 January 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 1: Significant developments from the TM Database in 2023 so far
In the first episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Legalwise Insights new video series, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the signif…
18 January 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 1: Significant developments from the TM Database in 2023 so far
In the first episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Legalwise Insights new video series, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the signif…
12 January 2023
Trusts - Q & A with Michael Bersten
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Michael Bersten, Barrister, addresses key questions regarding Trusts. He will be presenting a…
12 January 2023
Setting and Achieving Goals in your Legal Practice - Q & A with Shelley Dunstone
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Shelley Dunstone, founder and Principal of Legal Circles, addresses key questions regarding g…
12 January 2023
Trusts - Q & A with Michael Bersten
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Michael Bersten, Barrister, addresses key questions regarding Trusts. He will be presenting a…
12 January 2023
Setting and Achieving Goals in your Legal Practice - Q & A with Shelley Dunstone
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Shelley Dunstone, founder and Principal of Legal Circles, addresses key questions regarding g…
14 December 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 7: Changes to the monetary jurisdictional limits of the NSW District Court
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he discusses the changes to the monet…
14 December 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 7: Changes to the monetary jurisdictional limits of the NSW District Court
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he discusses the changes to the monet…
30 November 2022
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – November 2022 – Asset Protection
Its your house, if youre the spouse!In this November 2022 Edition of Legalwise 'What You Need To Know with Dr Mark', Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the r…
30 November 2022
The Personal Injury Commission And Judicial Power
Peter Hunt, Principal of McCabes Lawyers shares his insight regarding personal injury commission and judicial power.BackgroundDivision 3.2 of the Moto…
30 November 2022
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – November 2022 – Asset Protection
Its your house, if youre the spouse!In this November 2022 Edition of Legalwise 'What You Need To Know with Dr Mark', Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the r…
30 November 2022
The Personal Injury Commission And Judicial Power
Peter Hunt, Principal of McCabes Lawyers shares his insight regarding personal injury commission and judicial power.BackgroundDivision 3.2 of the Moto…
29 November 2022
Three key takeaways from COP27 – where do Australian businesses go from here?
Thomas Kim, Partner and Kenneth Lee, Senior Associate at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, share their insights on the key takeaways from the recently concluded C…
29 November 2022
Is the trade marks attorney obsolete?
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, shares her insight on the recent trade marks applications not being filed by an IP solicitor, or patent and trade…
29 November 2022
Three key takeaways from COP27 – where do Australian businesses go from here?
Thomas Kim, Partner and Kenneth Lee, Senior Associate at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, share their insights on the key takeaways from the recently concluded C…
29 November 2022
Is the trade marks attorney obsolete?
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, shares her insight on the recent trade marks applications not being filed by an IP solicitor, or patent and trade…
23 November 2022
‘Near enough close enough’ trust establishments fine; with court approval
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, discusses the establishment of a trust with a trustee company. Arguably the quintessential example of a…
23 November 2022
‘Near enough close enough’ trust establishments fine; with court approval
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, discusses the establishment of a trust with a trustee company. Arguably the quintessential example of a…
22 November 2022
Entertainment visa and union consultations
Karen Lo, Partner at Ajuria Lawyers shares her insights regarding entertainment visa and union consultations. Production companies who want to b…
22 November 2022
Entertainment visa and union consultations
Karen Lo, Partner at Ajuria Lawyers shares her insights regarding entertainment visa and union consultations. Production companies who want to b…
21 November 2022
Australian immigration: Who does the Government consider a ‘controversial visitor’?
Karen Lo, Partner at Ajuria Lawyers, shares her insights regarding Australian immigration and answers the question: who does the government consider a…
21 November 2022
Australian immigration: Who does the Government consider a ‘controversial visitor’?
Karen Lo, Partner at Ajuria Lawyers, shares her insights regarding Australian immigration and answers the question: who does the government consider a…
11 November 2022
Renovating Regulation: the ALRC’s latest report on corporations and financial services law
Dr William Isdale and Christopher Ash, both Senior Legal Officers at the Australian Law Reform Commission, share their insights on the ALRC's latest r…
11 November 2022
Renovating Regulation: the ALRC’s latest report on corporations and financial services law
Dr William Isdale and Christopher Ash, both Senior Legal Officers at the Australian Law Reform Commission, share their insights on the ALRC's latest r…
03 November 2022
School Law Series - Managing Separated Families
Rebecca Dahl, Partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers talks about managing separated families in the school environment. Divorce and separation has re…
03 November 2022
School Law Series - Managing Separated Families
Rebecca Dahl, Partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers talks about managing separated families in the school environment. Divorce and separation has re…
31 October 2022
Current out-of-home care insurance market crisis
Luke Geary, Partner and Sara Taylor, Lawyer, Mills Oakley share their insight regarding out-of-home and residential care sector in Australia. Fo…
31 October 2022
Current out-of-home care insurance market crisis
Luke Geary, Partner and Sara Taylor, Lawyer, Mills Oakley share their insight regarding out-of-home and residential care sector in Australia. Fo…
26 October 2022
Reunited and it Feels so Good - 7th Annual Legalwise Credit Law Conference
Andrea Beatty, Partner, Alessandra Romeo, Lawyer and Jack Hobson, Law Clerk of Piper Alderman shares their insights on the recently concluded 7th Annu…
26 October 2022
Reunited and it Feels so Good - 7th Annual Legalwise Credit Law Conference
Andrea Beatty, Partner, Alessandra Romeo, Lawyer and Jack Hobson, Law Clerk of Piper Alderman shares their insights on the recently concluded 7th Annu…
25 October 2022
The Recommended National Standards For Working With Interpreters: an Underutilised Best Practice Toolkit
J Angelo Berbotto, Solicitor and translator shares his insights on the recommended national standards for working with interpreters. The Judicial…
25 October 2022
The Recommended National Standards For Working With Interpreters: an Underutilised Best Practice Toolkit
J Angelo Berbotto, Solicitor and translator shares his insights on the recommended national standards for working with interpreters. The Judicial…
20 October 2022
The Climate Change Act 2022: Australia’s emissions target becomes law
Breellen Warry, Partner at Maddocks share their insights regarding Australias emissions target becoming a law. Hear more from Breellen as she joins th…
20 October 2022
Mutual Will Agreements – Current State of Play
Mutual Will Agreements (MWAs) are experiencing a surge in interest amongst practitioners, as Client circumstances become ever more complex, estate lit…
20 October 2022
The Climate Change Act 2022: Australia’s emissions target becomes law
Breellen Warry, Partner at Maddocks share their insights regarding Australias emissions target becoming a law. Hear more from Breellen as she joins th…
20 October 2022
Mutual Will Agreements – Current State of Play
Mutual Will Agreements (MWAs) are experiencing a surge in interest amongst practitioners, as Client circumstances become ever more complex, estate lit…
17 October 2022
The trade marks register as a crystal ball
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, shares her insight on recently filed trade mark applications. She will be presenting at the upcoming Trade Marks L…
17 October 2022
The trade marks register as a crystal ball
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, shares her insight on recently filed trade mark applications. She will be presenting at the upcoming Trade Marks L…
06 October 2022
IP Australia and Aboriginal Cultural Authority – what is the current status?
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, discusses the need for IP Australia to seek consent from the appropriate Aboriginal cultural authority before acce…
06 October 2022
IP Australia and Aboriginal Cultural Authority – what is the current status?
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, discusses the need for IP Australia to seek consent from the appropriate Aboriginal cultural authority before acce…
05 October 2022
Mark Pizzacalla (AUS) - 'What you Need to Know with Dr Mark' - September 2022
In Legalwise September 2022 Edition of What You Need to Know with Dr Mark, Dr Mark Pizzacalla, Partner at BDO, looks at property restructuring and ren…
05 October 2022
Mark Pizzacalla (AUS) - 'What you Need to Know with Dr Mark' - September 2022
In Legalwise September 2022 Edition of What You Need to Know with Dr Mark, Dr Mark Pizzacalla, Partner at BDO, looks at property restructuring and ren…
28 September 2022
Infrastructure Update: New obligations under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth)
Alex Ottaway, Special Counsel and Michael Graziano, Solicitor at HWL Ebsworth share their insights on the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018…
28 September 2022
Infrastructure Update: New obligations under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth)
Alex Ottaway, Special Counsel and Michael Graziano, Solicitor at HWL Ebsworth share their insights on the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018…
05 September 2022
Caveats Series Part 12: Incorrectly Identifying the Caveatable Interest in a Caveat and Section 74L of the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his explanation around the importance of drafting caveats properly and the implications. To he…
05 September 2022
Caveats Series Part 12: Incorrectly Identifying the Caveatable Interest in a Caveat and Section 74L of the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his explanation around the importance of drafting caveats properly and the implications. To he…
30 August 2022
'What you Need to Know with Dr Mark' - Episode 3 - August 2022 - Family Trust Account and Tax Issues
In this August 2022 Edition of What You Need to Know with Dr Mark', Dr Mark Pizzacalla, Senior Partner at BDO, revisits family trust accounting and ta…
30 August 2022
'What you Need to Know with Dr Mark' - Episode 3 - August 2022 - Family Trust Account and Tax Issues
In this August 2022 Edition of What You Need to Know with Dr Mark', Dr Mark Pizzacalla, Senior Partner at BDO, revisits family trust accounting and ta…
24 August 2022
Evidence of online use of a trade mark in trade mark hearings before IP Australia
Blake Knowles, Hearings Officer at IP Australia shares his insights on the purpose of evidence in a trade mark hearing. The purpose of evidence i…
24 August 2022
Evidence of online use of a trade mark in trade mark hearings before IP Australia
Blake Knowles, Hearings Officer at IP Australia shares his insights on the purpose of evidence in a trade mark hearing. The purpose of evidence i…
22 August 2022
IP - Lapsed Rights - Q & A with Hayley Tarr
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, addresses key questions regarding inadvertantly lapsed rights in a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars. She wi…
22 August 2022
IP - Lapsed Rights - Q & A with Hayley Tarr
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, addresses key questions regarding inadvertantly lapsed rights in a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars. She wi…
17 August 2022
Why Video is the best Marketing Tool for Legal Firms
Tony Eades, CEO of Salted Stone APAC and Brand Strategist talks about the benefits of using video as part of a Legal Firm's Marketing Plan and differe…
17 August 2022
Why Video is the best Marketing Tool for Legal Firms
Tony Eades, CEO of Salted Stone APAC and Brand Strategist talks about the benefits of using video as part of a Legal Firm's Marketing Plan and differe…
15 August 2022
Estate Planning - Q & A with Lee-Ann Cartoon
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Lee-Ann Cartoon, Principal of Succession Solutions Perth, addresses key questions regarding E…
15 August 2022
Estate Planning - Q & A with Lee-Ann Cartoon
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Lee-Ann Cartoon, Principal of Succession Solutions Perth, addresses key questions regarding E…
10 August 2022
Tax and the Australian Taxation office’s Justified Trust Reviews
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares information regarding what to expect in a Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Justified Trust…
10 August 2022
Tax and the Australian Taxation office’s Justified Trust Reviews
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares information regarding what to expect in a Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Justified Trust…
09 August 2022
Abuse Law - Permanent Stays
Luke Geary, Partner at Mills Oakley and specialist in historical abuse cases discusses relevant factors to decisions around Permanent Stays, recent de…
09 August 2022
Abuse Law - Permanent Stays
Luke Geary, Partner at Mills Oakley and specialist in historical abuse cases discusses relevant factors to decisions around Permanent Stays, recent de…
03 August 2022
ACT Supreme Court Confirms building action only apportionable between “defendants”; Coombes v Capital Certifiers Pty Ltd [2022] ACTSC 165 (Elkaim J)
Owen Smith, law graduate at Mills Oakley and casual sessional academic at UTS discusses recent development in apportionment of damages in claims under…
03 August 2022
ACT Supreme Court Confirms building action only apportionable between “defendants”; Coombes v Capital Certifiers Pty Ltd [2022] ACTSC 165 (Elkaim J)
Owen Smith, law graduate at Mills Oakley and casual sessional academic at UTS discusses recent development in apportionment of damages in claims under…
27 July 2022
Mark Pizzacalla (AUS) - 'What you Need to Know with Dr Mark' - Episode 2 - July 2022 - Family Law
In this July 2022 Edition of What You Need to Know with Dr Mark', Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at family law tax issues; more specifically, private compan…
27 July 2022
Mark Pizzacalla (AUS) - 'What you Need to Know with Dr Mark' - Episode 2 - July 2022 - Family Law
In this July 2022 Edition of What You Need to Know with Dr Mark', Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at family law tax issues; more specifically, private compan…
25 July 2022
Metes and bounds of the easement ought be agreed or adjudicated upon, prior to the court making a finding of “reasonable necessity”: Be sketchy!
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs talks about Sec 88 K Conveyancing Act (NSW) which allows a court to impose an easement. Readers of this colu…
25 July 2022
Metes and bounds of the easement ought be agreed or adjudicated upon, prior to the court making a finding of “reasonable necessity”: Be sketchy!
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs talks about Sec 88 K Conveyancing Act (NSW) which allows a court to impose an easement. Readers of this colu…
20 July 2022
American Abortion Law in Turmoil: How does Australian Abortion Law shape up?
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global shares his insight regarding the recent American Abortion Law and how does Australian Abortion Law shap…
20 July 2022
American Abortion Law in Turmoil: How does Australian Abortion Law shape up?
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global shares his insight regarding the recent American Abortion Law and how does Australian Abortion Law shap…
13 July 2022
Why being trauma informed is an issue for court integrity
Professor Felicity Gerry QC, international QC at Libertas Chambers, London and Crockett Chambers, Melbourne, discusses the importance of being trauma-…
13 July 2022
Why being trauma informed is an issue for court integrity
Professor Felicity Gerry QC, international QC at Libertas Chambers, London and Crockett Chambers, Melbourne, discusses the importance of being trauma-…
07 July 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 6: Costs of Interlocutory Applications under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he discusses the cost of interlocutor…
07 July 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 6: Costs of Interlocutory Applications under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he discusses the cost of interlocutor…
30 June 2022
Is lactoferrin suddenly banned in food?
Charles Fisher, Principal Solicitor at KHQ Lawyers shares his insight regarding lactoferrin as to whether it can be added to infant formula products a…
30 June 2022
Is lactoferrin suddenly banned in food?
Charles Fisher, Principal Solicitor at KHQ Lawyers shares his insight regarding lactoferrin as to whether it can be added to infant formula products a…
27 June 2022
A Legal Analysis on Wimbledon’s Ban on Russian and Belarusian Players
Alexandria Anthony, Lawyer and Jackie Chan, Lawyer at SportsLawyer share their insight regarding AELTC placing a blanket ban on all athletes from Russ…
27 June 2022
A Legal Analysis on Wimbledon’s Ban on Russian and Belarusian Players
Alexandria Anthony, Lawyer and Jackie Chan, Lawyer at SportsLawyer share their insight regarding AELTC placing a blanket ban on all athletes from Russ…
08 June 2022
Death and Taxes: Part 2 – Are Capital Gains Tax and Super Death Benefits Tax the new inheritance taxes?
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, in the second part of his Death and Taxes series, examine the new taxes that tax wealth on death whi…
08 June 2022
Death and Taxes: Part 2 – Are Capital Gains Tax and Super Death Benefits Tax the new inheritance taxes?
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, in the second part of his Death and Taxes series, examine the new taxes that tax wealth on death whi…
06 June 2022
The Elusive Notion of “Consent “in the collection of sensitive data Under the Privacy Act
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global discusses the elusive notion of consent in the collection of sensitive data as seen in the case of CFMM…
06 June 2022
Death and Taxes: Part 1 – What were inheritance taxes in Australia?
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, begins his series on death taxes / inheritance taxes. In his first article, he examines the inherita…
06 June 2022
Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Law
Dr Felicity Gerry QC, at Libertas Chambers discuss the importance of considering autism spectrum disorders in criminal proceedings. Watch her recent w…
06 June 2022
The Elusive Notion of “Consent “in the collection of sensitive data Under the Privacy Act
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global discusses the elusive notion of consent in the collection of sensitive data as seen in the case of CFMM…
06 June 2022
Death and Taxes: Part 1 – What were inheritance taxes in Australia?
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, begins his series on death taxes / inheritance taxes. In his first article, he examines the inherita…
06 June 2022
Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Law
Dr Felicity Gerry QC, at Libertas Chambers discuss the importance of considering autism spectrum disorders in criminal proceedings. Watch her recent w…
01 June 2022
The cost of infrastructure needed for development could kill any profit… if it is a surprise
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Diane Coffin, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the cost of infrastructure needed for development that could…
01 June 2022
Major changes to superannuation are now law
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the major changes to superannuation proposed in the May 2021 Federal Budget as they are now law. …
01 June 2022
The Management of Australia's Borders: Responding to an Ever-Changing World
Maria Jockel, BDO Migration Services National Leader, discusses the management of Australia's borders as it responds an ever-changing world . Few appr…
01 June 2022
Professional Indemnity Insurance - Are You Prepared?
Ruth Parker, Managing Principal at Marsh Australia, discusses professional indemnity and how can you best be prepared for renewal. Solicitors sea…
01 June 2022
Briefing for the Independent Medical Examination
Dr Alan Home, Occupational Physician at Health People Legal, having worked as an independent medical examiner for over thirty years, is aware that the…
01 June 2022
Being wilful and reckless with trust deeds: not a winning tax planning strategy
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, discuss what happens how being wilful and reckless with trust deeds is not a winning tax planning strategy.&n…
01 June 2022
Digitising pilotage peer learning
Clive Sheard is a Senior Marine Consultant at the ABL Group. The ABL Group recently launched a new digital service to compliment marine pilot training…
01 June 2022
The cost of infrastructure needed for development could kill any profit… if it is a surprise
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Diane Coffin, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the cost of infrastructure needed for development that could…
01 June 2022
Major changes to superannuation are now law
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the major changes to superannuation proposed in the May 2021 Federal Budget as they are now law. …
01 June 2022
The Management of Australia's Borders: Responding to an Ever-Changing World
Maria Jockel, BDO Migration Services National Leader, discusses the management of Australia's borders as it responds an ever-changing world . Few appr…
01 June 2022
Professional Indemnity Insurance - Are You Prepared?
Ruth Parker, Managing Principal at Marsh Australia, discusses professional indemnity and how can you best be prepared for renewal. Solicitors sea…
01 June 2022
Briefing for the Independent Medical Examination
Dr Alan Home, Occupational Physician at Health People Legal, having worked as an independent medical examiner for over thirty years, is aware that the…
01 June 2022
Being wilful and reckless with trust deeds: not a winning tax planning strategy
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, discuss what happens how being wilful and reckless with trust deeds is not a winning tax planning strategy.&n…
01 June 2022
Digitising pilotage peer learning
Clive Sheard is a Senior Marine Consultant at the ABL Group. The ABL Group recently launched a new digital service to compliment marine pilot training…
09 May 2022
Arbitration and Mediation Part 10: Interim Measures Under the Uncitral Model Law - Freezing Orders
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers andVikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediation…
09 May 2022
Arbitration and Mediation Part 10: Interim Measures Under the Uncitral Model Law - Freezing Orders
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers andVikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediation…
02 May 2022
The challenge of conflicting legal and communication advice in a crisis
Craig Badings, Partner at SenateSHJ, discusses 'crisis management' in reference to legal advice. He analyses 12 ASX-listed companies and how such cris…
02 May 2022
The challenge of conflicting legal and communication advice in a crisis
Craig Badings, Partner at SenateSHJ, discusses 'crisis management' in reference to legal advice. He analyses 12 ASX-listed companies and how such cris…
27 April 2022
Do vegan and vegetarian marketing descriptors need regulating?
Charles Fisher, Principal Solicitor, and Thomas Salzano, Lawyer, at KHQ Lawyers analyse what the future of marketing for plant-based meat alternatives…
27 April 2022
Do vegan and vegetarian marketing descriptors need regulating?
Charles Fisher, Principal Solicitor, and Thomas Salzano, Lawyer, at KHQ Lawyers analyse what the future of marketing for plant-based meat alternatives…
26 April 2022
Why You Should Use A CPD Training Service Provider
According to Australian law, practising lawyers need to earn at least 10 continuous professional development (CPD) points every year between April 1 a…
26 April 2022
Why You Should Use A CPD Training Service Provider
According to Australian law, practising lawyers need to earn at least 10 continuous professional development (CPD) points every year between April 1 a…
20 April 2022
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Australia?
Mitchell Herlihy, Senior Associate at Lifestyle Injury Lawyers, discusses the main points surrounding Personal Injury Lawsuits in Australia. He examin…
20 April 2022
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Australia?
Mitchell Herlihy, Senior Associate at Lifestyle Injury Lawyers, discusses the main points surrounding Personal Injury Lawsuits in Australia. He examin…
08 April 2022
Why prosecution guidance on women suspected of endangering or harming their infants needs to be updated and published.
Dr Felicity Gerry QC, at Crockett Chambers in Melbourne, discusses the need to update prosecution guidance regarding women suspected of endangering or…
08 April 2022
Why prosecution guidance on women suspected of endangering or harming their infants needs to be updated and published.
Dr Felicity Gerry QC, at Crockett Chambers in Melbourne, discusses the need to update prosecution guidance regarding women suspected of endangering or…
04 April 2022
New exit policy for carbon contracts
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Vanessa Thompson, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the newly introduced 'exit policy' for carbon contracts.…
04 April 2022
New exit policy for carbon contracts
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Vanessa Thompson, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the newly introduced 'exit policy' for carbon contracts.…
31 March 2022
SMSF Trustee Directors are now required to have a Director Identification Number
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the new Director Identification Number, and explains why it is now required for SMSF Trustee Director…
31 March 2022
SMSF Trustee Directors are now required to have a Director Identification Number
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the new Director Identification Number, and explains why it is now required for SMSF Trustee Director…
28 March 2022
How lawyers can build a personal brand in a time efficient way
Ben Paul, CEO and Founder of The BD Ladder, discusses personal branding techniques for Lawyers that allows them to manage their workloads whilst still…
28 March 2022
How lawyers can build a personal brand in a time efficient way
Ben Paul, CEO and Founder of The BD Ladder, discusses personal branding techniques for Lawyers that allows them to manage their workloads whilst still…
24 March 2022
“I think I’ve been underpaid”: getting on the front foot to ensure wage compliance in a complex world of work
Alina Kaye, Partner at The Workplace Employment Lawyers, discusses the key issues for employers regarding wage compliance, and analyses the best metho…
24 March 2022
“I think I’ve been underpaid”: getting on the front foot to ensure wage compliance in a complex world of work
Alina Kaye, Partner at The Workplace Employment Lawyers, discusses the key issues for employers regarding wage compliance, and analyses the best metho…
18 March 2022
New tax rules apply if you are employing working holiday makers
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, discusses the re-opening of Australia's International Border, and how this will effect working indiv…
18 March 2022
New tax rules apply if you are employing working holiday makers
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, discusses the re-opening of Australia's International Border, and how this will effect working indiv…
17 March 2022
Q&A: Vivienne Corcoran on building referral networks
Vivienne Corcoran, Marketing and Client Specialist at Marketing Logic, answers questions regarding referral networks, her useful tips and tricks, and…
17 March 2022
Q&A: Vivienne Corcoran on building referral networks
Vivienne Corcoran, Marketing and Client Specialist at Marketing Logic, answers questions regarding referral networks, her useful tips and tricks, and…
16 March 2022
The ‘Yin and Yang’ of Mental Health in the Workplace
John Poulsen, Principal at People Passion Performance, discusses mental health in the workplace, and the importance of the old Chinese saying 'Yin and…
16 March 2022
The ‘Yin and Yang’ of Mental Health in the Workplace
John Poulsen, Principal at People Passion Performance, discusses mental health in the workplace, and the importance of the old Chinese saying 'Yin and…
10 March 2022
Trusts and the rule in Murphy's Law
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, analyses what happens when trust structure goes wrong, as seen in the case Re McGowan & Valentini Trusts…
10 March 2022
Trusts and the rule in Murphy's Law
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, analyses what happens when trust structure goes wrong, as seen in the case Re McGowan & Valentini Trusts…
07 March 2022
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Complaints in NSW: Can a complainants’ prior false sexual assault claims be admitted in sexual assault cases?
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia (CDLA), analyses sexual assault trials in Australia, specifically in NSW in relation to s…
07 March 2022
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Complaints in NSW: Can a complainants’ prior false sexual assault claims be admitted in sexual assault cases?
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia (CDLA), analyses sexual assault trials in Australia, specifically in NSW in relation to s…
04 March 2022
What Are the Legal Concerns for My Children in a Divorce?
Simon Bennett, Managing Partner at OMB Solicitors, analyses the key legal concerns revolving around children in the case of a divorce. He speaks with…
04 March 2022
What Are the Legal Concerns for My Children in a Divorce?
Simon Bennett, Managing Partner at OMB Solicitors, analyses the key legal concerns revolving around children in the case of a divorce. He speaks with…
28 February 2022
SMSF Investing in Cryptocurrency: Six new requirements for your SMSF Deed
Adj Professor, Dr Brett Davies, Legal Consolidated Barristers & Solictors, answers the frequently asked questions and important points to note reg…
28 February 2022
SMSF Investing in Cryptocurrency: Six new requirements for your SMSF Deed
Adj Professor, Dr Brett Davies, Legal Consolidated Barristers & Solictors, answers the frequently asked questions and important points to note reg…
23 February 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 5: Redaction of Documents Called for by a Subpoena
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, discusses subpoena's, redaction of documents, privilege, confidentiality and more in this exclusive piec…
23 February 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 5: Redaction of Documents Called for by a Subpoena
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, discusses subpoena's, redaction of documents, privilege, confidentiality and more in this exclusive piec…
18 February 2022
Q&A: Reforming infrastructure contributions in NSW
Breellen Warry, Partner, Georgia Appleby, Associate, and Elizabeth Reed, Graduate Lawyer, at Maddocks share their insights regarding infrastructure co…
18 February 2022
Q&A: Reforming infrastructure contributions in NSW
Breellen Warry, Partner, Georgia Appleby, Associate, and Elizabeth Reed, Graduate Lawyer, at Maddocks share their insights regarding infrastructure co…
15 February 2022
A Q&A with Louise Mathias
A discussion with Legalwise Seminars, Louise Mathias, Multidisciplinary Barrister, Mediator (Harvard), Certified High Performance + EQ + Daring Leader…
15 February 2022
A Q&A with Louise Mathias
A discussion with Legalwise Seminars, Louise Mathias, Multidisciplinary Barrister, Mediator (Harvard), Certified High Performance + EQ + Daring Leader…
09 February 2022
Owners Corporations Act: A Q&A with Rochelle Castro
Rochelle Castro, Principal at RC & Co Lawyers, answers questions in relation to Changes to theOwners Corporations Act 2006 Affecting Multi-Lot Pro…
09 February 2022
Owners Corporations Act: A Q&A with Rochelle Castro
Rochelle Castro, Principal at RC & Co Lawyers, answers questions in relation to Changes to theOwners Corporations Act 2006 Affecting Multi-Lot Pro…
03 February 2022
Digital Assets: A Q & A with Dylan Meyer-O’Brien
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Dylan Meyer-O'Brien, CEO of The Prepared Company, addresses key questions regarding digital a…
03 February 2022
Digital Assets: A Q & A with Dylan Meyer-O’Brien
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Dylan Meyer-O'Brien, CEO of The Prepared Company, addresses key questions regarding digital a…
20 January 2022
Q&A with Sophie Manera on the Subclass 482 and Subclass 494 visas
In a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Sophie Manera, a Partner at Tang Law, answers queries on the Subclass 482 and 494 visas. With skill…
20 January 2022
Q&A with Sophie Manera on the Subclass 482 and Subclass 494 visas
In a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Sophie Manera, a Partner at Tang Law, answers queries on the Subclass 482 and 494 visas. With skill…
12 January 2022
Global Talent Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Yin Chiew, a Practice Leader at LegalVision, provides answers to the most frequently asked questions surrounding the Global Talent Visa. TheGloba…
12 January 2022
Global Talent Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Yin Chiew, a Practice Leader at LegalVision, provides answers to the most frequently asked questions surrounding the Global Talent Visa. TheGloba…
13 December 2021
Vaccines, but not heard: FWC Full Bench finds failure to consult undermines employer vaccine requirement
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at StevensVuaran Lawyers, discusses the importance of consultation with employees when creating workpla…
13 December 2021
Vaccines, but not heard: FWC Full Bench finds failure to consult undermines employer vaccine requirement
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at StevensVuaran Lawyers, discusses the importance of consultation with employees when creating workpla…
05 November 2021
Financial Services Disputes - Notify, Investigate & Remediate
David Huggins, Principal of Huggins Legal, writes that as a result of amendments to the Corporations Act that came into effect on 1 October 2021, the…
05 November 2021
Financial Services Disputes - Notify, Investigate & Remediate
David Huggins, Principal of Huggins Legal, writes that as a result of amendments to the Corporations Act that came into effect on 1 October 2021, the…
20 October 2021
Climate Change Is Transforming Legal Practice
Consultant Heather Ruddockdiscusses how climate change has transformed legal practice with its growing relevance beyond environmental law. Learn more…
20 October 2021
Climate Change Is Transforming Legal Practice
Consultant Heather Ruddockdiscusses how climate change has transformed legal practice with its growing relevance beyond environmental law. Learn more…
18 October 2021
Trusts and the rule in Murphy's Law
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, shares an overview of how the case Re McGowan & Valentini Trusts [2021] VSC 154 is an example of a trust s…
18 October 2021
Trusts and the rule in Murphy's Law
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, shares an overview of how the case Re McGowan & Valentini Trusts [2021] VSC 154 is an example of a trust s…
10 September 2021
Caveats Series Part 11: Service of notices on caveators by registered post
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he discusses how service of notices, such as lapsing notices, can be…
10 September 2021
Caveats Series Part 11: Service of notices on caveators by registered post
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he discusses how service of notices, such as lapsing notices, can be…
08 September 2021
Announcing the Climate Change Law and Governance Conference
How do businesses and their professional advisers connect the dots between climate science, public policy, climate risk governance, and an understandi…
08 September 2021
Announcing the Climate Change Law and Governance Conference
How do businesses and their professional advisers connect the dots between climate science, public policy, climate risk governance, and an understandi…
03 September 2021
‘Retro’ Witnessing of BDBNs: what could possibly go wrong?
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, discusses the significance of ASICs recent decision to ban a financial adviser for 8 years in shedding light o…
03 September 2021
‘Retro’ Witnessing of BDBNs: what could possibly go wrong?
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, discusses the significance of ASICs recent decision to ban a financial adviser for 8 years in shedding light o…
11 August 2021
Patents Series Part 5: Patenting pharmaceuticals in key South East Asia Markets
John Landells, Partner, and Brittany Howard, Associate at FB Rice, continue the FB Rice series into patents. In Part 5, both highlight essential paten…
11 August 2021
Patents Series Part 5: Patenting pharmaceuticals in key South East Asia Markets
John Landells, Partner, and Brittany Howard, Associate at FB Rice, continue the FB Rice series into patents. In Part 5, both highlight essential paten…
03 August 2021
NSW Conveyancing Regulations: Protecting Consumers
Amanda Edmonds, Managing Director at Edmonds Conveyancing, discusses how two of the most crucialconveyancingregulations in NSW can be easily communica…
03 August 2021
NSW Conveyancing Regulations: Protecting Consumers
Amanda Edmonds, Managing Director at Edmonds Conveyancing, discusses how two of the most crucialconveyancingregulations in NSW can be easily communica…
16 July 2021
Tax equalisation clauses in wills – devil is in the detail
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, discusses how the case of Todd v Todd & Ors [2021] SASC 36 reinforces a number of issues about tax equalis…
16 July 2021
Tax equalisation clauses in wills – devil is in the detail
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, discusses how the case of Todd v Todd & Ors [2021] SASC 36 reinforces a number of issues about tax equalis…
15 June 2021
Valid oral variations to contracts… that prohibit oral variations
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, shares how UK cases can give insights as to the likely position of decisions in Australia. In theor…
15 June 2021
Valid oral variations to contracts… that prohibit oral variations
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, shares how UK cases can give insights as to the likely position of decisions in Australia. In theor…
28 April 2021
Ex-Spouses Attacking Trust Assets
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, shares an overview of Balken & Vyner [2020], where he highlights the importance of having appropriate str…
28 April 2021
Ex-Spouses Attacking Trust Assets
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, shares an overview of Balken & Vyner [2020], where he highlights the importance of having appropriate str…
09 February 2021
A Discussion with Anthony Lo Surdo SC on Mediation Advocacy
In a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Anthony Lo Surdo SC, at 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, Sydney, Lonsdale Chambers, Melbourne and Outer T…
09 February 2021
A Discussion with Anthony Lo Surdo SC on Mediation Advocacy
In a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Anthony Lo Surdo SC, at 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, Sydney, Lonsdale Chambers, Melbourne and Outer T…
27 January 2021
Conflicting Legal and Communication Advice During a Crisis
Craig Badings, Partner at SenateSHJ, emphasises the importance of balancing legal and communication advice with the rest of the business during times…
27 January 2021
Conflicting Legal and Communication Advice During a Crisis
Craig Badings, Partner at SenateSHJ, emphasises the importance of balancing legal and communication advice with the rest of the business during times…
21 January 2021
Procurement and Commercial Contracting for Australian Government Agencies
Alexandra Wedutenko, Consultant, and Jasmine Chen, Lawyer, at Clayton Utz revisit the basics of government procurement and contracting. Alexandra will…
21 January 2021
Procurement and Commercial Contracting for Australian Government Agencies
Alexandra Wedutenko, Consultant, and Jasmine Chen, Lawyer, at Clayton Utz revisit the basics of government procurement and contracting. Alexandra will…
21 December 2020
Koala SEPP Reversed in Shocking Twist
Breellen Warry, Partner; Peter Holt, Special Counsel and Georgia Appleby, Associate at Holding Redlich share an update to the controversial Koala SEPP…
21 December 2020
Koala SEPP Reversed in Shocking Twist
Breellen Warry, Partner; Peter Holt, Special Counsel and Georgia Appleby, Associate at Holding Redlich share an update to the controversial Koala SEPP…
18 December 2020
The New Proposed Drug Supply Prohibition Order Laws in NSW
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, provides a guide to the the new proposed drug supply prohibition order laws in NSW in re…
18 December 2020
The New Proposed Drug Supply Prohibition Order Laws in NSW
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, provides a guide to the the new proposed drug supply prohibition order laws in NSW in re…
14 December 2020
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees - A Reasonable Precaution or a Step too Far?
Aaron Goonrey, Partner, and Jessica McDonald, Lawyer at Lander & Rogers, discuss the issues employers will need to consider when deciding whether…
14 December 2020
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees - A Reasonable Precaution or a Step too Far?
Aaron Goonrey, Partner, and Jessica McDonald, Lawyer at Lander & Rogers, discuss the issues employers will need to consider when deciding whether…
24 November 2020
Electric Scooter Laws: What You Should Know
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, outlines the NSW legislation on electric scooters, with a comparison to legislation from…
24 November 2020
Electric Scooter Laws: What You Should Know
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, outlines the NSW legislation on electric scooters, with a comparison to legislation from…
13 November 2020
The NSW Government makes peace with itself over the Koala SEPP
Breellen Warry, Partner; Peter Holt, Special Counsel and Georgia Appleby, Associate at Holding Redlich discuss the new State Environmental Planning Po…
13 November 2020
The NSW Government makes peace with itself over the Koala SEPP
Breellen Warry, Partner; Peter Holt, Special Counsel and Georgia Appleby, Associate at Holding Redlich discuss the new State Environmental Planning Po…
10 November 2020
Using Data Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, and Artificial Intelligence to Meet Modern Regulatory Director Responsibilities
Dr David Millhouse, Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Law in Bond University, discusses how to utilise analytics, AI and robotic process automa…
10 November 2020
Using Data Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, and Artificial Intelligence to Meet Modern Regulatory Director Responsibilities
Dr David Millhouse, Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Law in Bond University, discusses how to utilise analytics, AI and robotic process automa…
05 November 2020
COVID-19 and Access to Justice in Criminal Law: For Better or for Worse?
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, examines the impact of COVID-19 on the barriers to accessing justice in criminal law. He…
05 November 2020
COVID-19 and Access to Justice in Criminal Law: For Better or for Worse?
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, examines the impact of COVID-19 on the barriers to accessing justice in criminal law. He…
30 October 2020
Preparing for Trial
Jason Betts, Partner and Chris Lisica, Senior Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills, emphasises the importance for litigators to be thoroughly prepared…
30 October 2020
Preparing for Trial
Jason Betts, Partner and Chris Lisica, Senior Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills, emphasises the importance for litigators to be thoroughly prepared…
07 October 2020
[VIDEO] Forewarned is Forearmed - Working Collaboratively with the ATO
"Forewarned is forearmed," says Chris Kinsella, Tax Controversy Specialist and Partner at MinterEllison, as he highlights how working collaboratively…
07 October 2020
[VIDEO] Forewarned is Forearmed - Working Collaboratively with the ATO
"Forewarned is forearmed," says Chris Kinsella, Tax Controversy Specialist and Partner at MinterEllison, as he highlights how working collaboratively…
28 September 2020
Permanent Stays and Setting Aside Settlement Agreements
Luke Geary, Partner, together with Georgia Haydon, Lawyer at Mills Oakley, provide an overview of how the Royal Commissions have affected civil claims…
28 September 2020
Permanent Stays and Setting Aside Settlement Agreements
Luke Geary, Partner, together with Georgia Haydon, Lawyer at Mills Oakley, provide an overview of how the Royal Commissions have affected civil claims…
19 August 2020
COVID-19 | The Court Speaks: Terminating Leases in the Age of COVID-19
John Nicolas, Partner, together with Rebecca Brown, Senior Associate and Briony Foxe, Associate, at Gadens, share the key takeaways in the recent Snea…
19 August 2020
COVID-19 | The Court Speaks: Terminating Leases in the Age of COVID-19
John Nicolas, Partner, together with Rebecca Brown, Senior Associate and Briony Foxe, Associate, at Gadens, share the key takeaways in the recent Snea…
06 August 2020
Australia: COVID-19 - Lessons From a Pandemic
Michael Michalandos, Partner and Michael Starkey, Senior Associate, from Baker McKenzie share key lessons from a pandemic that employers need to consi…
06 August 2020
Australia: COVID-19 - Lessons From a Pandemic
Michael Michalandos, Partner and Michael Starkey, Senior Associate, from Baker McKenzie share key lessons from a pandemic that employers need to consi…
06 July 2020
Beware the Uninsured Insured in Project Insurances
Raymond Giblett, Partner and Timothy Chan, Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, share their insights on allocating risk during uncertain time…
06 July 2020
Beware the Uninsured Insured in Project Insurances
Raymond Giblett, Partner and Timothy Chan, Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, share their insights on allocating risk during uncertain time…
26 June 2020
What Do You Do When You Can’t Serve Divorce Documents on Your Client’s Ex-Spouse?
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, shares valuable advice on what to do when you cannot service Divorce Documents on your clie…
26 June 2020
What Do You Do When You Can’t Serve Divorce Documents on Your Client’s Ex-Spouse?
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, shares valuable advice on what to do when you cannot service Divorce Documents on your clie…
19 June 2020
COVID-19 - Will Arbitration Proceedings Continue if a Party Becomes Insolvent?
As company insolvencies are likely to increase in the near future, Joachim (Jo) Delaney, Partner, together with Maria O'Brien, Partner and Heather San…
19 June 2020
COVID-19 - Will Arbitration Proceedings Continue if a Party Becomes Insolvent?
As company insolvencies are likely to increase in the near future, Joachim (Jo) Delaney, Partner, together with Maria O'Brien, Partner and Heather San…
03 June 2020
So, You’ve Qualified for JobKeeper. What Next….?
Erin McCarthy, Partner, together with Daniel Bartlett, Law Clerk at Piper Alderman, share insights into the processes that need to be completed after…
03 June 2020
So, You’ve Qualified for JobKeeper. What Next….?
Erin McCarthy, Partner, together with Daniel Bartlett, Law Clerk at Piper Alderman, share insights into the processes that need to be completed after…
15 May 2020
COVID-19 List for Parenting Matters: An Initiative of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court to Assist During These Unprecedented Times
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, outlines how the new COVID-19 List, effective from 29 April 2020, will work in practice. Sh…
15 May 2020
COVID-19 List for Parenting Matters: An Initiative of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court to Assist During These Unprecedented Times
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, outlines how the new COVID-19 List, effective from 29 April 2020, will work in practice. Sh…
07 May 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 5: Negotiating with Diversity
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills provides a guide to negotiating with diversity in the final part of his 5 Part series on embracing diversity. Follow…
07 May 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 5: Negotiating with Diversity
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills provides a guide to negotiating with diversity in the final part of his 5 Part series on embracing diversity. Follow…
06 May 2020
Unique Times Require Innovative Industry Regulation
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal discusses what the reality is for the construction industry amidst unprecedented times due to the COVID-…
06 May 2020
Unique Times Require Innovative Industry Regulation
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal discusses what the reality is for the construction industry amidst unprecedented times due to the COVID-…
29 April 2020
COVID-19 Injunctions on Recourse to Security in Construction Contracts
Andrew Hales, Partner and Emily Miers, Lawyer at MinterEllison focus on how the infrastructure industry are affected by the financial burdens as a res…
29 April 2020
COVID-19 Injunctions on Recourse to Security in Construction Contracts
Andrew Hales, Partner and Emily Miers, Lawyer at MinterEllison focus on how the infrastructure industry are affected by the financial burdens as a res…
15 April 2020
COVID-19 Response: Changes to the FWA and Awards
Elizabeth Devine, Founder of Devine Law at Work, provides an in-depth overview of the changes to the FWA and Awards as a result of recent events in Au…
15 April 2020
COVID-19 Response: Changes to the FWA and Awards
Elizabeth Devine, Founder of Devine Law at Work, provides an in-depth overview of the changes to the FWA and Awards as a result of recent events in Au…
08 April 2020
COVID-19 Implications on Family Law Matters
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, outlines briefly the implications that the ongoing situation with COVID-19 has on family la…
08 April 2020
COVID-19 Implications on Family Law Matters
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, outlines briefly the implications that the ongoing situation with COVID-19 has on family la…
02 April 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 4: Celebrate Our Differences
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores why we should celebrate our differences as humans in Part 4 of his 5 Part series on embracing diversity. Fo…
02 April 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 4: Celebrate Our Differences
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores why we should celebrate our differences as humans in Part 4 of his 5 Part series on embracing diversity. Fo…
20 March 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 3: Why Are We Different?
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores what it is that makes humans different in Part 3 of his 5 Part series on diversity. In Part 1, he provides…
20 March 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 3: Why Are We Different?
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores what it is that makes humans different in Part 3 of his 5 Part series on diversity. In Part 1, he provides…
17 March 2020
COVID-19: What Australian Employers Need to Know and Do
Elizabeth Devine, Founder of Devine Law at Work, provides an in-depth analysis into the key issues raised involving what employers need to do in light…
17 March 2020
COVID-19: What Australian Employers Need to Know and Do
Elizabeth Devine, Founder of Devine Law at Work, provides an in-depth analysis into the key issues raised involving what employers need to do in light…
10 March 2020
DNA Contamination by Investigators – Cold Case Homicides Highlight Issue
Jane Moira Taupin, Forensic Science Consultant, highlights how the collection of cellular material without knowledge leads to major problems by highli…
10 March 2020
DNA Contamination by Investigators – Cold Case Homicides Highlight Issue
Jane Moira Taupin, Forensic Science Consultant, highlights how the collection of cellular material without knowledge leads to major problems by highli…
06 March 2020
WASTE UPDATE – Waste Export Ban: What’s Ahead in 2020?
Breellen Warry, Partner of Planning, Environment and Sustainability at Holding Redlich provides an update on waste management following the waste expo…
06 March 2020
WASTE UPDATE – Waste Export Ban: What’s Ahead in 2020?
Breellen Warry, Partner of Planning, Environment and Sustainability at Holding Redlich provides an update on waste management following the waste expo…
03 March 2020
What Advisors Need to Know About Transfer Pricing for SMEs
"The ATO is looking into a more self-assurance regime. The ATO is pushing the burden into the tax-payers to make sure that they second-test their posi…
03 March 2020
What Advisors Need to Know About Transfer Pricing for SMEs
"The ATO is looking into a more self-assurance regime. The ATO is pushing the burden into the tax-payers to make sure that they second-test their posi…
24 February 2020
Property Series Part 3: Rumours of My Demise are Greatly Overstated
Barrister and mediator, Sydney Jacobs continues his series by providinga brief overview into modifying or extinguishing a covenant of easement. He wil…
24 February 2020
Property Series Part 3: Rumours of My Demise are Greatly Overstated
Barrister and mediator, Sydney Jacobs continues his series by providinga brief overview into modifying or extinguishing a covenant of easement. He wil…
30 January 2020
School's Legal Obligations Regarding Bushfires
As bushfires continue to ravage Australian land, Cecelia Irvine-So, Practice Leader at Moores, summarises the guidelines schools should follow to ensu…
30 January 2020
School's Legal Obligations Regarding Bushfires
As bushfires continue to ravage Australian land, Cecelia Irvine-So, Practice Leader at Moores, summarises the guidelines schools should follow to ensu…
28 January 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 2: The Unity Behind Diversity
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores how understanding and accepting universal principles is a step towards embracing diversity in Part 2 of his…
28 January 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 2: The Unity Behind Diversity
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores how understanding and accepting universal principles is a step towards embracing diversity in Part 2 of his…
12 December 2019
Property Series Part 2: Buying off the Plan: Some Tips for Those Acting for Purchasers
Barrister and mediator, Sydney Jacobs, provides advice for those acting for purchasers of "off the plan" units in Part 2 of his property series. His s…
12 December 2019
Property Series Part 2: Buying off the Plan: Some Tips for Those Acting for Purchasers
Barrister and mediator, Sydney Jacobs, provides advice for those acting for purchasers of "off the plan" units in Part 2 of his property series. His s…
27 November 2019
Legal and Ethical Issues with the Use of AI in Health & Aged Care
Alison Choy Flannigan, Partner at Hall & Wilcox delves into the legal and ethical issues with the increased use of AI in Health & Aged Care as…
27 November 2019
Legal and Ethical Issues with the Use of AI in Health & Aged Care
Alison Choy Flannigan, Partner at Hall & Wilcox delves into the legal and ethical issues with the increased use of AI in Health & Aged Care as…
25 November 2019
When Disaster Strikes: Managing Employees in the Event of a Natural Disaster
Aaron Goonrey, Partner, Kaitlyn Gulle, Partner and Cameron Hannebery, Special Counsel at Lander & Rogers provide their insights on obligations emp…
25 November 2019
When Disaster Strikes: Managing Employees in the Event of a Natural Disaster
Aaron Goonrey, Partner, Kaitlyn Gulle, Partner and Cameron Hannebery, Special Counsel at Lander & Rogers provide their insights on obligations emp…
16 October 2019
Religious Discrimination Bill Encroaches Too Heavily On Other Human Rights
Ann-Louise Brown, Senior Communications Advisor at the Law Council of Australia reports on the effect of the Religious Discrimination Bill on ot…
16 October 2019
Religious Discrimination Bill Encroaches Too Heavily On Other Human Rights
Ann-Louise Brown, Senior Communications Advisor at the Law Council of Australia reports on the effect of the Religious Discrimination Bill on ot…
28 August 2019
Pricing Based on Client Value
Darius Hii, Director at Chat Legal, discusses pricing strategies for clients. By now, the push for firms to consider a move away from the t…
28 August 2019
Pricing Based on Client Value
Darius Hii, Director at Chat Legal, discusses pricing strategies for clients. By now, the push for firms to consider a move away from the t…
02 August 2019
[Video] A Discussion with The Hon Michael Kirby
Sarah Chadwick, Senior Program Manager at Legalwise Seminars, interviews The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG about the current developments in Human Rights L…
02 August 2019
[Video] A Discussion with The Hon Michael Kirby
Sarah Chadwick, Senior Program Manager at Legalwise Seminars, interviews The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG about the current developments in Human Rights L…
25 July 2019
Better Conversations - How to have difficult conversations
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills continues his series, Better Conversations. In Part 2, below, he explores how we react when things go wrong. Read Pa…
25 July 2019
Better Conversations - How to have difficult conversations
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills continues his series, Better Conversations. In Part 2, below, he explores how we react when things go wrong. Read Pa…
Industry Developments
26 April 2024
SERIES 14: LAPSING NOTICE OR WITHDRAWAL UNDER S 74MA OF THE REAL PROPERTY ACT 1900 (NSW)?
Vikram Misra discusses the decision-making process between issuing a lapsing notice or seeking court withdrawal of a caveat, dependent on the urgency of removing the caveat, with a focus on procedural differences and implications for legal costs.…
01 September 2023
Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream – Pandemic Event Visa is ceasing on 1 September 2023, at midnight.
Tanja Djokic, Director and Principal Solicitor at TD Migration Consulting, joined to share her insights into the closure of Australia's 408 COVID Visa…
01 September 2023
Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream – Pandemic Event Visa is ceasing on 1 September 2023, at midnight.
Tanja Djokic, Director and Principal Solicitor at TD Migration Consulting, joined to share her insights into the closure of Australia's 408 COVID Visa…
06 June 2023
Key taxation changes affecting your New Zealand Clients
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares his insight on new/revised measures and interpretations of the law and associated guidance…
06 June 2023
Key taxation changes affecting your New Zealand Clients
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares his insight on new/revised measures and interpretations of the law and associated guidance…
09 May 2023
The Future of Sustainable Finance - APLMA+LWS
Like the song Money Makes the World Go Round, the fast-moving area of sustainable finance will inevitably transform the financial system for large, me…
09 May 2023
The Future of Sustainable Finance - APLMA+LWS
Like the song Money Makes the World Go Round, the fast-moving area of sustainable finance will inevitably transform the financial system for large, me…
11 November 2022
Renovating Regulation: the ALRC’s latest report on corporations and financial services law
Dr William Isdale and Christopher Ash, both Senior Legal Officers at the Australian Law Reform Commission, share their insights on the ALRC's latest r…
11 November 2022
Renovating Regulation: the ALRC’s latest report on corporations and financial services law
Dr William Isdale and Christopher Ash, both Senior Legal Officers at the Australian Law Reform Commission, share their insights on the ALRC's latest r…
26 October 2022
Reunited and it Feels so Good - 7th Annual Legalwise Credit Law Conference
Andrea Beatty, Partner, Alessandra Romeo, Lawyer and Jack Hobson, Law Clerk of Piper Alderman shares their insights on the recently concluded 7th Annu…
26 October 2022
Reunited and it Feels so Good - 7th Annual Legalwise Credit Law Conference
Andrea Beatty, Partner, Alessandra Romeo, Lawyer and Jack Hobson, Law Clerk of Piper Alderman shares their insights on the recently concluded 7th Annu…
20 October 2022
The Climate Change Act 2022: Australia’s emissions target becomes law
Breellen Warry, Partner at Maddocks share their insights regarding Australias emissions target becoming a law. Hear more from Breellen as she joins th…
20 October 2022
The Climate Change Act 2022: Australia’s emissions target becomes law
Breellen Warry, Partner at Maddocks share their insights regarding Australias emissions target becoming a law. Hear more from Breellen as she joins th…
28 September 2022
Infrastructure Update: New obligations under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth)
Alex Ottaway, Special Counsel and Michael Graziano, Solicitor at HWL Ebsworth share their insights on the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018…
28 September 2022
Infrastructure Update: New obligations under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth)
Alex Ottaway, Special Counsel and Michael Graziano, Solicitor at HWL Ebsworth share their insights on the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018…
03 August 2022
ACT Supreme Court Confirms building action only apportionable between “defendants”; Coombes v Capital Certifiers Pty Ltd [2022] ACTSC 165 (Elkaim J)
Owen Smith, law graduate at Mills Oakley and casual sessional academic at UTS discusses recent development in apportionment of damages in claims under…
03 August 2022
ACT Supreme Court Confirms building action only apportionable between “defendants”; Coombes v Capital Certifiers Pty Ltd [2022] ACTSC 165 (Elkaim J)
Owen Smith, law graduate at Mills Oakley and casual sessional academic at UTS discusses recent development in apportionment of damages in claims under…
20 July 2022
American Abortion Law in Turmoil: How does Australian Abortion Law shape up?
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global shares his insight regarding the recent American Abortion Law and how does Australian Abortion Law shap…
20 July 2022
American Abortion Law in Turmoil: How does Australian Abortion Law shape up?
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global shares his insight regarding the recent American Abortion Law and how does Australian Abortion Law shap…
30 June 2022
Is lactoferrin suddenly banned in food?
Charles Fisher, Principal Solicitor at KHQ Lawyers shares his insight regarding lactoferrin as to whether it can be added to infant formula products a…
30 June 2022
Is lactoferrin suddenly banned in food?
Charles Fisher, Principal Solicitor at KHQ Lawyers shares his insight regarding lactoferrin as to whether it can be added to infant formula products a…
01 June 2022
The cost of infrastructure needed for development could kill any profit… if it is a surprise
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Diane Coffin, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the cost of infrastructure needed for development that could…
01 June 2022
Major changes to superannuation are now law
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the major changes to superannuation proposed in the May 2021 Federal Budget as they are now law. …
01 June 2022
The Management of Australia's Borders: Responding to an Ever-Changing World
Maria Jockel, BDO Migration Services National Leader, discusses the management of Australia's borders as it responds an ever-changing world . Few appr…
01 June 2022
Professional Indemnity Insurance - Are You Prepared?
Ruth Parker, Managing Principal at Marsh Australia, discusses professional indemnity and how can you best be prepared for renewal. Solicitors sea…
01 June 2022
Digitising pilotage peer learning
Clive Sheard is a Senior Marine Consultant at the ABL Group. The ABL Group recently launched a new digital service to compliment marine pilot training…
01 June 2022
The cost of infrastructure needed for development could kill any profit… if it is a surprise
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Diane Coffin, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the cost of infrastructure needed for development that could…
01 June 2022
Major changes to superannuation are now law
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the major changes to superannuation proposed in the May 2021 Federal Budget as they are now law. …
01 June 2022
The Management of Australia's Borders: Responding to an Ever-Changing World
Maria Jockel, BDO Migration Services National Leader, discusses the management of Australia's borders as it responds an ever-changing world . Few appr…
01 June 2022
Professional Indemnity Insurance - Are You Prepared?
Ruth Parker, Managing Principal at Marsh Australia, discusses professional indemnity and how can you best be prepared for renewal. Solicitors sea…
01 June 2022
Digitising pilotage peer learning
Clive Sheard is a Senior Marine Consultant at the ABL Group. The ABL Group recently launched a new digital service to compliment marine pilot training…
04 April 2022
New exit policy for carbon contracts
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Vanessa Thompson, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the newly introduced 'exit policy' for carbon contracts.…
04 April 2022
New exit policy for carbon contracts
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Vanessa Thompson, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the newly introduced 'exit policy' for carbon contracts.…
31 March 2022
SMSF Trustee Directors are now required to have a Director Identification Number
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the new Director Identification Number, and explains why it is now required for SMSF Trustee Director…
31 March 2022
SMSF Trustee Directors are now required to have a Director Identification Number
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the new Director Identification Number, and explains why it is now required for SMSF Trustee Director…
23 February 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 5: Redaction of Documents Called for by a Subpoena
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, discusses subpoena's, redaction of documents, privilege, confidentiality and more in this exclusive piec…
23 February 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 5: Redaction of Documents Called for by a Subpoena
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, discusses subpoena's, redaction of documents, privilege, confidentiality and more in this exclusive piec…
18 February 2022
Q&A: Reforming infrastructure contributions in NSW
Breellen Warry, Partner, Georgia Appleby, Associate, and Elizabeth Reed, Graduate Lawyer, at Maddocks share their insights regarding infrastructure co…
18 February 2022
Q&A: Reforming infrastructure contributions in NSW
Breellen Warry, Partner, Georgia Appleby, Associate, and Elizabeth Reed, Graduate Lawyer, at Maddocks share their insights regarding infrastructure co…
09 February 2022
Owners Corporations Act: A Q&A with Rochelle Castro
Rochelle Castro, Principal at RC & Co Lawyers, answers questions in relation to Changes to theOwners Corporations Act 2006 Affecting Multi-Lot Pro…
09 February 2022
Owners Corporations Act: A Q&A with Rochelle Castro
Rochelle Castro, Principal at RC & Co Lawyers, answers questions in relation to Changes to theOwners Corporations Act 2006 Affecting Multi-Lot Pro…
13 December 2021
Vaccines, but not heard: FWC Full Bench finds failure to consult undermines employer vaccine requirement
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at StevensVuaran Lawyers, discusses the importance of consultation with employees when creating workpla…
13 December 2021
Vaccines, but not heard: FWC Full Bench finds failure to consult undermines employer vaccine requirement
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at StevensVuaran Lawyers, discusses the importance of consultation with employees when creating workpla…
05 November 2021
Financial Services Disputes - Notify, Investigate & Remediate
David Huggins, Principal of Huggins Legal, writes that as a result of amendments to the Corporations Act that came into effect on 1 October 2021, the…
05 November 2021
Financial Services Disputes - Notify, Investigate & Remediate
David Huggins, Principal of Huggins Legal, writes that as a result of amendments to the Corporations Act that came into effect on 1 October 2021, the…
20 October 2021
Climate Change Is Transforming Legal Practice
Consultant Heather Ruddockdiscusses how climate change has transformed legal practice with its growing relevance beyond environmental law. Learn more…
20 October 2021
Climate Change Is Transforming Legal Practice
Consultant Heather Ruddockdiscusses how climate change has transformed legal practice with its growing relevance beyond environmental law. Learn more…
18 October 2021
Trusts and the rule in Murphy's Law
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, shares an overview of how the case Re McGowan & Valentini Trusts [2021] VSC 154 is an example of a trust s…
18 October 2021
Trusts and the rule in Murphy's Law
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, shares an overview of how the case Re McGowan & Valentini Trusts [2021] VSC 154 is an example of a trust s…
03 September 2021
‘Retro’ Witnessing of BDBNs: what could possibly go wrong?
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, discusses the significance of ASICs recent decision to ban a financial adviser for 8 years in shedding light o…
03 September 2021
‘Retro’ Witnessing of BDBNs: what could possibly go wrong?
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, discusses the significance of ASICs recent decision to ban a financial adviser for 8 years in shedding light o…
16 July 2021
Tax equalisation clauses in wills – devil is in the detail
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, discusses how the case of Todd v Todd & Ors [2021] SASC 36 reinforces a number of issues about tax equalis…
16 July 2021
Tax equalisation clauses in wills – devil is in the detail
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, discusses how the case of Todd v Todd & Ors [2021] SASC 36 reinforces a number of issues about tax equalis…
15 June 2021
Valid oral variations to contracts… that prohibit oral variations
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, shares how UK cases can give insights as to the likely position of decisions in Australia. In theor…
15 June 2021
Valid oral variations to contracts… that prohibit oral variations
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, shares how UK cases can give insights as to the likely position of decisions in Australia. In theor…
13 May 2021
SMSFs, Non-lapsing BDBNs: There Is No Debate (as long as you Read the Deed)
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, shares an overview on SMSFs and non-lapsing BDBNs in light of the recent decision in Hill v Zuda Pty Ltd [2021…
13 May 2021
SMSFs, Non-lapsing BDBNs: There Is No Debate (as long as you Read the Deed)
Matthew Burgess, Director atView Legal, shares an overview on SMSFs and non-lapsing BDBNs in light of the recent decision in Hill v Zuda Pty Ltd [2021…
28 April 2021
Ex-Spouses Attacking Trust Assets
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, shares an overview of Balken & Vyner [2020], where he highlights the importance of having appropriate str…
28 April 2021
Ex-Spouses Attacking Trust Assets
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, shares an overview of Balken & Vyner [2020], where he highlights the importance of having appropriate str…
06 April 2021
EPBC Act Reforms continue: Parliament considers Standards and Assurance Bill
Breellen Warry, Partner and Katharine Huxley, Associate at Holding Redlich share an update into the evolving situation with reforms to the Environment…
06 April 2021
EPBC Act Reforms continue: Parliament considers Standards and Assurance Bill
Breellen Warry, Partner and Katharine Huxley, Associate at Holding Redlich share an update into the evolving situation with reforms to the Environment…
25 March 2021
A Clinically-Reasoned Hypothesis can Invalidate an Australian Pharmaceutical Patent
Pulari Thangavelu, Trainee Patent Attorney at Michael Buck IP discusses how a clinically-reasoned hypothesis can invalidate an Australian Pharmaceutic…
25 March 2021
A Clinically-Reasoned Hypothesis can Invalidate an Australian Pharmaceutical Patent
Pulari Thangavelu, Trainee Patent Attorney at Michael Buck IP discusses how a clinically-reasoned hypothesis can invalidate an Australian Pharmaceutic…
24 March 2021
Whistleblower Protection for Systematic Underpayment Complaints by an Employee
Nadia Stojanova, Barrister, shares insights into whistleblower protection for systematic underpayment complaints by an employee. She compares it to un…
24 March 2021
Whistleblower Protection for Systematic Underpayment Complaints by an Employee
Nadia Stojanova, Barrister, shares insights into whistleblower protection for systematic underpayment complaints by an employee. She compares it to un…
17 March 2021
Testamentary Trusts and Excepted Trust Income - The New Normal
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, discusses what the new normal is in relation to testamentary trusts and excepted trust income. He examines th…
17 March 2021
Testamentary Trusts and Excepted Trust Income - The New Normal
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, discusses what the new normal is in relation to testamentary trusts and excepted trust income. He examines th…
15 March 2021
Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020: New Duties and Penalties for Architects
Helen Kowal, Partner at Swaab, shares an outline of the new duties and penalties for architects under the new Design and Building Practitioners Act 20…
15 March 2021
Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020: New Duties and Penalties for Architects
Helen Kowal, Partner at Swaab, shares an outline of the new duties and penalties for architects under the new Design and Building Practitioners Act 20…
24 February 2021
A Step Too Far - Unfair Contract Terms in Financial Services Contract
Joseph Manner, commercial barrister practising in Sydney and Brisbane, shares his insights into unfair contract terms legislation in light of the rece…
24 February 2021
A Step Too Far - Unfair Contract Terms in Financial Services Contract
Joseph Manner, commercial barrister practising in Sydney and Brisbane, shares his insights into unfair contract terms legislation in light of the rece…
17 February 2021
Rent Review Determination: Recent Decisions
Alan Hyam OAM, Australian Lawyer, practised at the NSW Bar for 37 years retiring on 30 June 2018. This article examines the principles extracted from…
17 February 2021
Rent Review Determination: Recent Decisions
Alan Hyam OAM, Australian Lawyer, practised at the NSW Bar for 37 years retiring on 30 June 2018. This article examines the principles extracted from…
28 January 2021
EPBC Act Reforms: The Story So Far and Where to From Here
Breellen Warry, Partner; Katharine Huxley, Associate; and Olivia Lawrence, Graduate, at Holding Redlich share an update into recent reforms to the Env…
28 January 2021
EPBC Act Reforms: The Story So Far and Where to From Here
Breellen Warry, Partner; Katharine Huxley, Associate; and Olivia Lawrence, Graduate, at Holding Redlich share an update into recent reforms to the Env…
18 January 2021
New Small Business Insolvency Reforms – Are You Ready for the Change?
Alice Ruhe, Partner at SMB Advisory, shares an overview of small business insolvency reforms ahead of her presentation at the New Small Business Insol…
18 January 2021
New Small Business Insolvency Reforms – Are You Ready for the Change?
Alice Ruhe, Partner at SMB Advisory, shares an overview of small business insolvency reforms ahead of her presentation at the New Small Business Insol…
21 December 2020
Koala SEPP Reversed in Shocking Twist
Breellen Warry, Partner; Peter Holt, Special Counsel and Georgia Appleby, Associate at Holding Redlich share an update to the controversial Koala SEPP…
21 December 2020
Koala SEPP Reversed in Shocking Twist
Breellen Warry, Partner; Peter Holt, Special Counsel and Georgia Appleby, Associate at Holding Redlich share an update to the controversial Koala SEPP…
14 December 2020
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees - A Reasonable Precaution or a Step too Far?
Aaron Goonrey, Partner, and Jessica McDonald, Lawyer at Lander & Rogers, discuss the issues employers will need to consider when deciding whether…
14 December 2020
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees - A Reasonable Precaution or a Step too Far?
Aaron Goonrey, Partner, and Jessica McDonald, Lawyer at Lander & Rogers, discuss the issues employers will need to consider when deciding whether…
11 December 2020
You Have the Right to Remain Private
Andrea Beatty, Partner, Chloe Kim, Lawyer and Shannon Hatheier, Law Clerk, at Piper Alderman, share an overview of the Government's review of thePriva…
11 December 2020
You Have the Right to Remain Private
Andrea Beatty, Partner, Chloe Kim, Lawyer and Shannon Hatheier, Law Clerk, at Piper Alderman, share an overview of the Government's review of thePriva…
08 December 2020
ACCC Enforcement Proceedings – Unfair Contract Terms
Katarina Klaric, Principal and Director, and Peter Divitcos, Lawyer at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants, explore unfair contract terms as standard f…
08 December 2020
ACCC Enforcement Proceedings – Unfair Contract Terms
Katarina Klaric, Principal and Director, and Peter Divitcos, Lawyer at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants, explore unfair contract terms as standard f…
13 November 2020
The NSW Government makes peace with itself over the Koala SEPP
Breellen Warry, Partner; Peter Holt, Special Counsel and Georgia Appleby, Associate at Holding Redlich discuss the new State Environmental Planning Po…
13 November 2020
Investing in Australia? Major changes to FIRB
Natashia Ackroyd, Partner and Sam Marks, Graduate of Holding Redlich's Property, Planning and Development Group, explore the major upcoming changes to…
13 November 2020
The NSW Government makes peace with itself over the Koala SEPP
Breellen Warry, Partner; Peter Holt, Special Counsel and Georgia Appleby, Associate at Holding Redlich discuss the new State Environmental Planning Po…
13 November 2020
Investing in Australia? Major changes to FIRB
Natashia Ackroyd, Partner and Sam Marks, Graduate of Holding Redlich's Property, Planning and Development Group, explore the major upcoming changes to…
12 November 2020
Vacant Land Deductions – A Change in Landscape Post 1 July 2019
Tracey Dunn, Associate Director - Tax Services at RSM Australia Pty Ltd, explores the changing landscape in vacant land deductions after 1 July 2019.…
12 November 2020
Vacant Land Deductions – A Change in Landscape Post 1 July 2019
Tracey Dunn, Associate Director - Tax Services at RSM Australia Pty Ltd, explores the changing landscape in vacant land deductions after 1 July 2019.…
02 November 2020
ABCD v Bird & Ors [2020] NSWSC 1379 - Part B: Damages Awards in Historic Abuse Matters Nationally
Karen Stott, solicitor and nationally accredited mediator, continues her comprehensive case summary of ABCD v Bird & Ors [2020] NSWSC 1379. In Pa…
02 November 2020
ABCD v Bird & Ors [2020] NSWSC 1379 - Part B: Damages Awards in Historic Abuse Matters Nationally
Karen Stott, solicitor and nationally accredited mediator, continues her comprehensive case summary of ABCD v Bird & Ors [2020] NSWSC 1379. In Pa…
29 October 2020
[VIDEO] Critical Conveyancing Case Update: Improper Termination of Contract
Gary Newton, Partner at HWL Ebsworth, shares a quick update of the recent Sandpiper Kooragang Pty Ltd v Fortis Products Pty Ltd(2020) NSWSC 126, after…
29 October 2020
[VIDEO] Critical Conveyancing Case Update: Improper Termination of Contract
Gary Newton, Partner at HWL Ebsworth, shares a quick update of the recent Sandpiper Kooragang Pty Ltd v Fortis Products Pty Ltd(2020) NSWSC 126, after…
28 October 2020
Relief Against Forfeiture Refused for Pre-COVID-19 Default
Deren Hassan, Partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team at Eakin McCaffery Cox, provides an overview of the recentMIR Holding Pty Ltd &a…
28 October 2020
Relief Against Forfeiture Refused for Pre-COVID-19 Default
Deren Hassan, Partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team at Eakin McCaffery Cox, provides an overview of the recentMIR Holding Pty Ltd &a…
26 October 2020
ABCD v Bird & Ors [2020] NSWSC 1379 - Part A: Liability
Karen Stott, solicitor and nationally accredited mediator, provides a comprehensive case summary of ABCD v Bird & Ors [2020] NSWSC 1379, which wi…
26 October 2020
ABCD v Bird & Ors [2020] NSWSC 1379 - Part A: Liability
Karen Stott, solicitor and nationally accredited mediator, provides a comprehensive case summary of ABCD v Bird & Ors [2020] NSWSC 1379, which wi…
13 October 2020
Case Review: East Metropolitan Health Service v Ellis [2020] WASCA 147
Verity Long-Droppert, Barrister at Albert Wolff Chambers, provides a case note on theEast Metropolitan Health Service v Ellis [2020] WASCA 147, which…
13 October 2020
Case Review: East Metropolitan Health Service v Ellis [2020] WASCA 147
Verity Long-Droppert, Barrister at Albert Wolff Chambers, provides a case note on theEast Metropolitan Health Service v Ellis [2020] WASCA 147, which…
28 September 2020
Permanent Stays and Setting Aside Settlement Agreements
Luke Geary, Partner, together with Georgia Haydon, Lawyer at Mills Oakley, provide an overview of how the Royal Commissions have affected civil claims…
28 September 2020
Permanent Stays and Setting Aside Settlement Agreements
Luke Geary, Partner, together with Georgia Haydon, Lawyer at Mills Oakley, provide an overview of how the Royal Commissions have affected civil claims…
21 September 2020
Memo to the Travel Industry: Update your Terms & Conditions after COVID-19
Anthony Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners Lawyers, shares an overview of what he will delve into ahead of his upcoming presentation at the Legal…
21 September 2020
Memo to the Travel Industry: Update your Terms & Conditions after COVID-19
Anthony Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners Lawyers, shares an overview of what he will delve into ahead of his upcoming presentation at the Legal…
17 September 2020
SA Planning Reform: Variations, Staged Commencements and What We Know To Date
Victoria Shute, lawyer at KelledyJones Lawyers, discusses how the industry has changes in the last few months, as the Planning and Design Code is in t…
17 September 2020
SA Planning Reform: Variations, Staged Commencements and What We Know To Date
Victoria Shute, lawyer at KelledyJones Lawyers, discusses how the industry has changes in the last few months, as the Planning and Design Code is in t…
08 September 2020
Copyright Act to Move Further into the Digital Age
Ben Hamilton, Partner at Hall & Wilcox, with the assistance of Patricia Camelo De Souza, Law Graduate, shares a critical update on theCopyright Ac…
08 September 2020
Copyright Act to Move Further into the Digital Age
Ben Hamilton, Partner at Hall & Wilcox, with the assistance of Patricia Camelo De Souza, Law Graduate, shares a critical update on theCopyright Ac…
02 September 2020
The New Laws on Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System: The Diversionary Pathway
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, breaks down what the new laws on mental health in the criminal justice system are, where…
02 September 2020
The New Laws on Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System: The Diversionary Pathway
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, breaks down what the new laws on mental health in the criminal justice system are, where…
19 August 2020
COVID-19 | The Court Speaks: Terminating Leases in the Age of COVID-19
John Nicolas, Partner, together with Rebecca Brown, Senior Associate and Briony Foxe, Associate, at Gadens, share the key takeaways in the recent Snea…
19 August 2020
COVID-19 | The Court Speaks: Terminating Leases in the Age of COVID-19
John Nicolas, Partner, together with Rebecca Brown, Senior Associate and Briony Foxe, Associate, at Gadens, share the key takeaways in the recent Snea…
31 July 2020
What’s the Future for Testamentary Trusts and Super Death Benefits?
Matthew Burgess, Founder of View Legal, questions what the future is for testamentary trusts and super death benefits as recent legislative reforms ha…
31 July 2020
What’s the Future for Testamentary Trusts and Super Death Benefits?
Matthew Burgess, Founder of View Legal, questions what the future is for testamentary trusts and super death benefits as recent legislative reforms ha…
20 July 2020
Developers Risk Not Being Able to Get Occupation Certificates from 1 September
Peter Holt, Special Counsel, and Christine Jones, Partner, together with Georgia Appleby, Associate at Holding Redlich, share a critical update to cha…
20 July 2020
Developers Risk Not Being Able to Get Occupation Certificates from 1 September
Peter Holt, Special Counsel, and Christine Jones, Partner, together with Georgia Appleby, Associate at Holding Redlich, share a critical update to cha…
15 July 2020
Stopping the Phoenix Illegally Rising from the Ashes
Stipe Vuleta, Managing Director at Chamberlains Law Firm, provides an overview of recent amendments in response the illegal transfer of assets from an…
15 July 2020
Stopping the Phoenix Illegally Rising from the Ashes
Stipe Vuleta, Managing Director at Chamberlains Law Firm, provides an overview of recent amendments in response the illegal transfer of assets from an…
08 July 2020
SA Quarterly Personal Injury Update: July 2020
Robert Katsambis, Barrister at Kent Town Chambers, provides an important update in the changing world of personal injury litigation, particularly in w…
08 July 2020
SA Quarterly Personal Injury Update: July 2020
Robert Katsambis, Barrister at Kent Town Chambers, provides an important update in the changing world of personal injury litigation, particularly in w…
24 June 2020
Australia's First Industrial Manslaughter Case Decided in Brisbane
Annie Smeaton, Partner, together with Jack Bristed, Graduate at Cooper Grace Ward, provide an overview of Australia's first Industrial Manslaughter ca…
24 June 2020
Australia's First Industrial Manslaughter Case Decided in Brisbane
Annie Smeaton, Partner, together with Jack Bristed, Graduate at Cooper Grace Ward, provide an overview of Australia's first Industrial Manslaughter ca…
22 June 2020
Ms Dhu’s Death in Custody Leads to Law Reform
Sonia Hickey, journalist, and Ugur Nedim, Principal Lawyer at Sydney Criminal Lawyers, share how the death of a young woman, who was in custody due to…
22 June 2020
Ms Dhu’s Death in Custody Leads to Law Reform
Sonia Hickey, journalist, and Ugur Nedim, Principal Lawyer at Sydney Criminal Lawyers, share how the death of a young woman, who was in custody due to…
26 May 2020
Protecting Confidential Information and Personal Data During COVID-19 – May 2020
Katarina Klaric, Principal and Director at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants, highlights the privacy risks of using services, in particular, Zoom, in…
26 May 2020
Protecting Confidential Information and Personal Data During COVID-19 – May 2020
Katarina Klaric, Principal and Director at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants, highlights the privacy risks of using services, in particular, Zoom, in…
25 May 2020
Australia: COVID-19 Delays Transition of Safeguard Mechanism Baselines
Ilona Millar, Partner, together with Lauren Kirkwood, Special Counsel and Guy Dwyer, Senior Associate at Baker & McKenzie, provide a critical upda…
25 May 2020
Australia: COVID-19 Delays Transition of Safeguard Mechanism Baselines
Ilona Millar, Partner, together with Lauren Kirkwood, Special Counsel and Guy Dwyer, Senior Associate at Baker & McKenzie, provide a critical upda…
15 May 2020
COVID-19 List for Parenting Matters: An Initiative of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court to Assist During These Unprecedented Times
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, outlines how the new COVID-19 List, effective from 29 April 2020, will work in practice. Sh…
15 May 2020
COVID-19 List for Parenting Matters: An Initiative of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court to Assist During These Unprecedented Times
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, outlines how the new COVID-19 List, effective from 29 April 2020, will work in practice. Sh…
29 April 2020
COVID-19 Injunctions on Recourse to Security in Construction Contracts
Andrew Hales, Partner and Emily Miers, Lawyer at MinterEllison focus on how the infrastructure industry are affected by the financial burdens as a res…
29 April 2020
COVID-19 Injunctions on Recourse to Security in Construction Contracts
Andrew Hales, Partner and Emily Miers, Lawyer at MinterEllison focus on how the infrastructure industry are affected by the financial burdens as a res…
17 April 2020
Property Series Part 4: The New Disclosure Regime for Buying Property “Off the Plan” in NSW
Barrister and mediator, Sydney Jacobs continues his series by discussing the key points following the recently implemented disclosure statements outli…
17 April 2020
Property Series Part 4: The New Disclosure Regime for Buying Property “Off the Plan” in NSW
Barrister and mediator, Sydney Jacobs continues his series by discussing the key points following the recently implemented disclosure statements outli…
15 April 2020
COVID-19 Response: Changes to the FWA and Awards
Elizabeth Devine, Founder of Devine Law at Work, provides an in-depth overview of the changes to the FWA and Awards as a result of recent events in Au…
15 April 2020
COVID-19 Response: Changes to the FWA and Awards
Elizabeth Devine, Founder of Devine Law at Work, provides an in-depth overview of the changes to the FWA and Awards as a result of recent events in Au…
08 April 2020
COVID-19 Implications on Family Law Matters
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, outlines briefly the implications that the ongoing situation with COVID-19 has on family la…
08 April 2020
COVID-19 Implications on Family Law Matters
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, outlines briefly the implications that the ongoing situation with COVID-19 has on family la…
17 March 2020
COVID-19: What Australian Employers Need to Know and Do
Elizabeth Devine, Founder of Devine Law at Work, provides an in-depth analysis into the key issues raised involving what employers need to do in light…
17 March 2020
COVID-19: What Australian Employers Need to Know and Do
Elizabeth Devine, Founder of Devine Law at Work, provides an in-depth analysis into the key issues raised involving what employers need to do in light…
10 March 2020
DNA Contamination by Investigators – Cold Case Homicides Highlight Issue
Jane Moira Taupin, Forensic Science Consultant, highlights how the collection of cellular material without knowledge leads to major problems by highli…
10 March 2020
DNA Contamination by Investigators – Cold Case Homicides Highlight Issue
Jane Moira Taupin, Forensic Science Consultant, highlights how the collection of cellular material without knowledge leads to major problems by highli…
06 March 2020
WASTE UPDATE – Waste Export Ban: What’s Ahead in 2020?
Breellen Warry, Partner of Planning, Environment and Sustainability at Holding Redlich provides an update on waste management following the waste expo…
06 March 2020
WASTE UPDATE – Waste Export Ban: What’s Ahead in 2020?
Breellen Warry, Partner of Planning, Environment and Sustainability at Holding Redlich provides an update on waste management following the waste expo…
02 March 2020
Manage Your Risk in Contractor Procurement
Scott Alden, Partner together with Victoria Golden, Associate at Holding Redlich Lawyers discuss how to manage risk in contractor procurement ahead of…
02 March 2020
Conveyancing Tax Update: Purchasers Need to be the New GST Police for the Tax Authority
Matthew Meng, Barrister, summarises the changes in conveyancing transactions in relation to GST ahead of his upcoming presentation at the 15th Annual…
02 March 2020
Manage Your Risk in Contractor Procurement
Scott Alden, Partner together with Victoria Golden, Associate at Holding Redlich Lawyers discuss how to manage risk in contractor procurement ahead of…
02 March 2020
Conveyancing Tax Update: Purchasers Need to be the New GST Police for the Tax Authority
Matthew Meng, Barrister, summarises the changes in conveyancing transactions in relation to GST ahead of his upcoming presentation at the 15th Annual…
25 February 2020
SA Planning Reform: A Brave New World
Victoria Shute, lawyer at KelledyJones Lawyers, provides a summary of planning law reforms scheduled to commence in South Australia in 2020 and their…
25 February 2020
SA Planning Reform: A Brave New World
Victoria Shute, lawyer at KelledyJones Lawyers, provides a summary of planning law reforms scheduled to commence in South Australia in 2020 and their…
24 February 2020
Busting the Myths on Whistleblower Laws
Olivia Christensen, Special Counsel together with Nicola Stewart, Lawyer at Macpherson Kelley clarify the five most common myths on whistleblower laws…
24 February 2020
Busting the Myths on Whistleblower Laws
Olivia Christensen, Special Counsel together with Nicola Stewart, Lawyer at Macpherson Kelley clarify the five most common myths on whistleblower laws…
17 February 2020
ATO Settles Tax Disputes with Several Global Tech Giants
Sonia Hickey, journalist, draws attention to the problems in the tax regime as big businesses are still able to pay minimal tax, despite the ATO settl…
17 February 2020
ATO Settles Tax Disputes with Several Global Tech Giants
Sonia Hickey, journalist, draws attention to the problems in the tax regime as big businesses are still able to pay minimal tax, despite the ATO settl…
30 January 2020
School's Legal Obligations Regarding Bushfires
As bushfires continue to ravage Australian land, Cecelia Irvine-So, Practice Leader at Moores, summarises the guidelines schools should follow to ensu…
30 January 2020
School's Legal Obligations Regarding Bushfires
As bushfires continue to ravage Australian land, Cecelia Irvine-So, Practice Leader at Moores, summarises the guidelines schools should follow to ensu…
10 January 2020
Be Aware of the Risks: Resident Trusts with Foreign Assets or Non-Resident Beneficiaries
Tony Nunes, Senior Client Director at Kelly + Partners Tax Legal, provides his insights into international tax planning and how trusts can be of advan…
10 January 2020
Be Aware of the Risks: Resident Trusts with Foreign Assets or Non-Resident Beneficiaries
Tony Nunes, Senior Client Director at Kelly + Partners Tax Legal, provides his insights into international tax planning and how trusts can be of advan…
13 December 2019
Dr Rumble Claims Unlawful Dismissal in the Legal Jungle
Nikita Barsby, Senior Associate and Renae Harg, Senior Associate at MDC Legal examine why Dr Gary Rumble's general protections claim was dismissed in…
13 December 2019
Dr Rumble Claims Unlawful Dismissal in the Legal Jungle
Nikita Barsby, Senior Associate and Renae Harg, Senior Associate at MDC Legal examine why Dr Gary Rumble's general protections claim was dismissed in…
05 December 2019
Greater Choice and Control for Consumer Data
Judith Miller, Commercial Practice Leader at Wrays, provides an overview on the impacts of the recent introduction of the Consumer Data Right regime (…
05 December 2019
Greater Choice and Control for Consumer Data
Judith Miller, Commercial Practice Leader at Wrays, provides an overview on the impacts of the recent introduction of the Consumer Data Right regime (…
27 November 2019
Legal and Ethical Issues with the Use of AI in Health & Aged Care
Alison Choy Flannigan, Partner at Hall & Wilcox delves into the legal and ethical issues with the increased use of AI in Health & Aged Care as…
27 November 2019
Legal and Ethical Issues with the Use of AI in Health & Aged Care
Alison Choy Flannigan, Partner at Hall & Wilcox delves into the legal and ethical issues with the increased use of AI in Health & Aged Care as…
20 November 2019
Unfair Contract Terms: What's There to 'Wine' About?
Jecinta Neumann, lawyer at Bradley Allen Love Lawyers provides her insight into the wine grape sector following the recently released report from the…
20 November 2019
Unfair Contract Terms: What's There to 'Wine' About?
Jecinta Neumann, lawyer at Bradley Allen Love Lawyers provides her insight into the wine grape sector following the recently released report from the…
06 November 2019
Probationary Problems: Dismissing An Employee On Their Probation Period
Renae Harg, Senior Associate and Lauren Wright, Law Graduate at MDC Legal give some insight into the problems with dismissing an employee on their pro…
06 November 2019
Probationary Problems: Dismissing An Employee On Their Probation Period
Renae Harg, Senior Associate and Lauren Wright, Law Graduate at MDC Legal give some insight into the problems with dismissing an employee on their pro…
28 October 2019
Australia’s Media Laws: A Portrait of a Changing Landscape
Sophie Dawson, Partner and Jarrad Parker, Senior Associate at Bird&Bird, provide their insights into the recent major developments in Australia's…
28 October 2019
Australia’s Media Laws: A Portrait of a Changing Landscape
Sophie Dawson, Partner and Jarrad Parker, Senior Associate at Bird&Bird, provide their insights into the recent major developments in Australia's…
25 October 2019
Read the Fine Print: A Signed Offer to Lease Document Considered Non-Binding
Gary Newton, Partner at HWL Ebsworth, together with Khushaal Vyas, Law Graduate provides a case note ofACME Properties PTY Ltd v Perpetual Corporate…
25 October 2019
Read the Fine Print: A Signed Offer to Lease Document Considered Non-Binding
Gary Newton, Partner at HWL Ebsworth, together with Khushaal Vyas, Law Graduate provides a case note ofACME Properties PTY Ltd v Perpetual Corporate…
22 October 2019
High Court Overturns Controversial Finding Against 17 Year Old Tetraplegic
Sarah Carlisle, Senior Associate at Barry.Nilsson. provides an overview of a recent High Court decision, where a teenager sustained catastrophic injur…
22 October 2019
High Court Overturns Controversial Finding Against 17 Year Old Tetraplegic
Sarah Carlisle, Senior Associate at Barry.Nilsson. provides an overview of a recent High Court decision, where a teenager sustained catastrophic injur…
16 October 2019
Religious Discrimination Bill Encroaches Too Heavily On Other Human Rights
Ann-Louise Brown, Senior Communications Advisor at the Law Council of Australia reports on the effect of the Religious Discrimination Bill on ot…
16 October 2019
Religious Discrimination Bill Encroaches Too Heavily On Other Human Rights
Ann-Louise Brown, Senior Communications Advisor at the Law Council of Australia reports on the effect of the Religious Discrimination Bill on ot…
08 October 2019
The Australian 25 Year Patent
Paul Whenman, consulting partner and Karin Innes, senior associate at FB Rice write about the extension of a patent term. Since 1998, Austr…
08 October 2019
The Australian 25 Year Patent
Paul Whenman, consulting partner and Karin Innes, senior associate at FB Rice write about the extension of a patent term. Since 1998, Austr…
02 October 2019
Are Trade Mark Squatters in China About to be Evicted? - The Bad Faith Problem and How Upcoming Restrictions May Help Foreign Brand Owners
Nicola Scheepers, principal, trade mark attorney and lawyer and Harriet Young, lawyer at Griffith Hack examine the bad faith problem in China and how…
02 October 2019
Are Trade Mark Squatters in China About to be Evicted? - The Bad Faith Problem and How Upcoming Restrictions May Help Foreign Brand Owners
Nicola Scheepers, principal, trade mark attorney and lawyer and Harriet Young, lawyer at Griffith Hack examine the bad faith problem in China and how…
01 October 2019
Repeal of s51(3) of the Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010
Gemma Smith, solicitor at James & Wells, provides an examination into the key issues following the removal of IP exemptions in s 51(3) of the Comp…
01 October 2019
Repeal of s51(3) of the Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010
Gemma Smith, solicitor at James & Wells, provides an examination into the key issues following the removal of IP exemptions in s 51(3) of the Comp…
27 September 2019
Mind Over Matter: NSW Court of Appeal Emphasises Lay Evidence Over Expert Medical Evidence on the Question of Testamentary Capacity
Andrew Lacey, Managing Principal, with contributions from Luke Dominish, Associate and Liliana Freeman, Law Graduateat McCabe Curwood, examines testam…
27 September 2019
Mind Over Matter: NSW Court of Appeal Emphasises Lay Evidence Over Expert Medical Evidence on the Question of Testamentary Capacity
Andrew Lacey, Managing Principal, with contributions from Luke Dominish, Associate and Liliana Freeman, Law Graduateat McCabe Curwood, examines testam…
25 September 2019
Australia Becomes One Of The First Nations To Take On Modern Slavery
Luke Geary, Partner, together with Naomi Brodie, Associate and Erin Smith, Paralegal at Mills Oakley, writes about how Australia becomes one of the fi…
25 September 2019
Australia Becomes One Of The First Nations To Take On Modern Slavery
Luke Geary, Partner, together with Naomi Brodie, Associate and Erin Smith, Paralegal at Mills Oakley, writes about how Australia becomes one of the fi…
23 September 2019
Victorian State Revenue Office Increases Foreign Purchaser Duty
On 27 May 2019, the Victorian government announced (via the 2019-20 State Budget) that it would be increasing foreign purchaser duty from 1 July 2019.…
23 September 2019
Victorian State Revenue Office Increases Foreign Purchaser Duty
On 27 May 2019, the Victorian government announced (via the 2019-20 State Budget) that it would be increasing foreign purchaser duty from 1 July 2019.…
19 September 2019
Employee Claimants Can Face Cross Claims
Mark Cox, Director and Lauren Wright, Law Graduate at MDC Legal write about latest developments in employment law as employees can now face cross clai…
19 September 2019
Employee Claimants Can Face Cross Claims
Mark Cox, Director and Lauren Wright, Law Graduate at MDC Legal write about latest developments in employment law as employees can now face cross clai…
17 September 2019
NSW Modern Slavery Update - Uncertainty Reigns September 2019
Gregory Ross, LLB Accredited Specialist at Eakin McCaffery Cox reviews the Draft Modern Slavery Regulation 2019 Explanatory Paper. I attend…
17 September 2019
NSW Modern Slavery Update - Uncertainty Reigns September 2019
Gregory Ross, LLB Accredited Specialist at Eakin McCaffery Cox reviews the Draft Modern Slavery Regulation 2019 Explanatory Paper. I attend…
05 September 2019
New Commonwealth Religious Freedom Laws
Neil Foster, Associate Professor at Newcastle Law School,provides an insight into the recently proposedReligious Discrimination Bill 2019 ahead of his…
05 September 2019
New Commonwealth Religious Freedom Laws
Neil Foster, Associate Professor at Newcastle Law School,provides an insight into the recently proposedReligious Discrimination Bill 2019 ahead of his…
03 September 2019
Regulators Trump Resolvers in New Push by Government Franchising Task Force
Derek Minus,Barrister and Chartered Arbitrator & Accredited Mediator on the latest developments with the Government Franchising Task Force ahead o…
03 September 2019
Regulators Trump Resolvers in New Push by Government Franchising Task Force
Derek Minus,Barrister and Chartered Arbitrator & Accredited Mediator on the latest developments with the Government Franchising Task Force ahead o…
02 September 2019
High court rules in favour of employer in social media freedom of political communication case
Mark Cox, Director andMadeleine Brown, Associate at MDC Legal examine Comcare v Banerji [2019] HCA 23, where the High Court ruled in favour of the emp…
02 September 2019
High court rules in favour of employer in social media freedom of political communication case
Mark Cox, Director andMadeleine Brown, Associate at MDC Legal examine Comcare v Banerji [2019] HCA 23, where the High Court ruled in favour of the emp…
29 August 2019
Analysing ASIC vs Westpac – is the decision all that it seems?
Elise Ivory, Partner and Jon Denovan, Special Counsel at Dentons, give a practical analysis into the Westpac responsible lending case: ASIC v We…
29 August 2019
Analysing ASIC vs Westpac – is the decision all that it seems?
Elise Ivory, Partner and Jon Denovan, Special Counsel at Dentons, give a practical analysis into the Westpac responsible lending case: ASIC v We…
19 August 2019
[Infographic] ATO Facts About SMSFs
Dana Fleming, Assistant Commissioner, SMSF Segment at the Australian Tax Office, is sharing key figures about the development of SMSFs and its future.…
19 August 2019
[Infographic] ATO Facts About SMSFs
Dana Fleming, Assistant Commissioner, SMSF Segment at the Australian Tax Office, is sharing key figures about the development of SMSFs and its future.…
14 August 2019
The Case for a Federal Royal Commission in Relation to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan
Dr Joseph Monaghan, Holding Redlich, writes about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and the associated controversy that continues to make news. The most r…
14 August 2019
The Case for a Federal Royal Commission in Relation to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan
Dr Joseph Monaghan, Holding Redlich, writes about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and the associated controversy that continues to make news. The most r…
08 August 2019
ATO May Disclose Taxpayers’ Outstanding Debt to “Credit Reporting Bureaus”
Adrian Abbott, Chartered Tax Advisor at Sydney Tax Advisory, and Gregory Ross, LLB Accredited Specialist at Eakin McCaffery Cox, discuss the legislati…
08 August 2019
ATO May Disclose Taxpayers’ Outstanding Debt to “Credit Reporting Bureaus”
Adrian Abbott, Chartered Tax Advisor at Sydney Tax Advisory, and Gregory Ross, LLB Accredited Specialist at Eakin McCaffery Cox, discuss the legislati…
01 August 2019
ATO Targets Client Lawyer Privilege in its Crackdown on Corporate Tax Avoidance
Sonia Hickey, journalist, writes about the changes the Australian Tax Office (ATO) wants to make to lawyer privilege allowing easier access to the fin…
01 August 2019
ATO Targets Client Lawyer Privilege in its Crackdown on Corporate Tax Avoidance
Sonia Hickey, journalist, writes about the changes the Australian Tax Office (ATO) wants to make to lawyer privilege allowing easier access to the fin…
25 July 2019
Australia Amends Whistleblower Protection Laws
MDC Legal' Renae Harg and Miette Xamon are discussing the new laws providing greater protection for whistleblowers that have been passed through feder…
25 July 2019
Sexual Harassment— Award of Aggravated Damages
MCD Legal's Renae Harg and Madeleine Brown discuss the recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court, Hill v Hughes t/a Beesley and Hughes Lawyers, whe…
25 July 2019
Australia Amends Whistleblower Protection Laws
MDC Legal' Renae Harg and Miette Xamon are discussing the new laws providing greater protection for whistleblowers that have been passed through feder…
25 July 2019
Sexual Harassment— Award of Aggravated Damages
MCD Legal's Renae Harg and Madeleine Brown discuss the recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court, Hill v Hughes t/a Beesley and Hughes Lawyers, whe…
18 July 2019
Smooth Victory for Bega in Peanut Butter Trade Dress Case against Kraft
Macpherson and Kelley's Rita Khodeir and Georgette Georges discuss the intellectual property stoush between Bega Cheese Limited (Bega) and Kraft Foods…
18 July 2019
Smooth Victory for Bega in Peanut Butter Trade Dress Case against Kraft
Macpherson and Kelley's Rita Khodeir and Georgette Georges discuss the intellectual property stoush between Bega Cheese Limited (Bega) and Kraft Foods…
12 July 2019
SMSF and ECPI Tax Trap
The impact of the total superannuation balance (TSB) on a persons ability to make non-concessional contributions or access to other superannuation mea…
12 July 2019
Case Alert – Who may be a "Parent"?
Georgia Miller, Lawyer at Gadens, discusses a case involving the question of parenthood. In the traditional family law parenting cases, there is rarel…
12 July 2019
Keeping up With the Kimonos - Trade Mark Lessons the Kim Kardashian Way
EAGLEGATE Lawyers' Principal Nicole Murdoch discusses the case of Australian entrepreneurs trying to trade mark a popular word as their business brand…
12 July 2019
SMSF and ECPI Tax Trap
The impact of the total superannuation balance (TSB) on a persons ability to make non-concessional contributions or access to other superannuation mea…
12 July 2019
Case Alert – Who may be a "Parent"?
Georgia Miller, Lawyer at Gadens, discusses a case involving the question of parenthood. In the traditional family law parenting cases, there is rarel…
12 July 2019
Keeping up With the Kimonos - Trade Mark Lessons the Kim Kardashian Way
EAGLEGATE Lawyers' Principal Nicole Murdoch discusses the case of Australian entrepreneurs trying to trade mark a popular word as their business brand…
04 July 2019
The Consumer Data Right: Striking the Balance Between Value Creation and Data Portability
Gilbert + Tobin Special Counsel Albert Yuen and Paralegal Erin Kirker discuss the recent introduction of a Consumer Data Right law into Australia and…
04 July 2019
Choosing the Right Trust Structure: Key Considerations
By 2022 there will be more than one million trusts operating in Australia.[1] While changes in the law may potentially be in the wind, the uses of var…
04 July 2019
Real Risks Facing Your School Today Part 2 – Dangers on the School Grounds
In Part 1 of this series, the common law and statutory duties owed by schools to their students, staff and the wider school community was considered.…
04 July 2019
The Consumer Data Right: Striking the Balance Between Value Creation and Data Portability
Gilbert + Tobin Special Counsel Albert Yuen and Paralegal Erin Kirker discuss the recent introduction of a Consumer Data Right law into Australia and…
04 July 2019
Choosing the Right Trust Structure: Key Considerations
By 2022 there will be more than one million trusts operating in Australia.[1] While changes in the law may potentially be in the wind, the uses of var…
04 July 2019
Real Risks Facing Your School Today Part 2 – Dangers on the School Grounds
In Part 1 of this series, the common law and statutory duties owed by schools to their students, staff and the wider school community was considered.…
28 June 2019
Murder Acquittal Against all Odds
Ugur Nedim, Principal Lawyer at Sydney Criminal Lawyers, was tasked as a young criminal lawyer with defending a prisoner charged with murdering anothe…
28 June 2019
Murder Acquittal Against all Odds
Ugur Nedim, Principal Lawyer at Sydney Criminal Lawyers, was tasked as a young criminal lawyer with defending a prisoner charged with murdering anothe…
12 June 2019
Exploitation of Vulnerable Workers by Your Franchisee or Subsidiary
MDC Legal lawyerGemma Little discusses the responsibilities you have as a franchisor or holding company complying with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (F…
12 June 2019
Exploitation of Vulnerable Workers by Your Franchisee or Subsidiary
MDC Legal lawyerGemma Little discusses the responsibilities you have as a franchisor or holding company complying with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (F…
07 June 2019
ATO to Spend $130m to Catch Individuals Wrongfully Claiming on Their Tax Return
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses the ATO's latest focus on everyday working individuals. Predominan…
07 June 2019
ATO to Spend $130m to Catch Individuals Wrongfully Claiming on Their Tax Return
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses the ATO's latest focus on everyday working individuals. Predominan…
03 June 2019
Casual Employees and Recent Employment Law Changes - What Do You Need to Know About Engaging Casuals in Schools?
Aitken LegalSenior AssociateNikolina Palasrinne wraps up her 3 part series on the current hot topic in employment law: The latest employment law chang…
03 June 2019
Casual Employees and Recent Employment Law Changes - What Do You Need to Know About Engaging Casuals in Schools?
Aitken LegalSenior AssociateNikolina Palasrinne wraps up her 3 part series on the current hot topic in employment law: The latest employment law chang…
23 May 2019
Importance of nominating correct Trade Mark applicant
Spruson & Ferguson Senior Associate Jacqui Symonds and Principal Blake Knowles discuss recent updates to trade marks guidelines on ownership and d…
23 May 2019
'Disappointing' Scenic Tours cruise sails for High Court
Barrister Laina Chan discusses the interaction between the Australian Consumer Law and the Civil Liability Act and asks: Are damages for disappointmen…
23 May 2019
New Whistleblowing Protection law and In-house Counsel
KPMG Law Director Elizabeth Ticehurst discusses the new whistleblowing protection regime which starts in July and asks: What does it mean for in-house…
23 May 2019
Remedies in Intellectual Property: recent patent cases
Barristers Andrew Fox of 5 Wentworth Chambers and Lucy McGovern of Tenth Floor Chambers discuss Remedies in Intellectual Property with reference to re…
23 May 2019
Seven Year Hitch with Personal Property Securities Register
Damian Walsh, Special Counsel in Banking and Finance at Gadens, discusses the expected seven-year expiry of specific interests on the Personal Propert…
23 May 2019
ATO Crackdown on Demerger tax relief in draft determination
HWL Ebsworth Tax Partners Shaun Cartoon and Nima Sedaghat and Special Counsel Renuka Somers discuss the ATO's proposed stricter approach to demerger t…
23 May 2019
Importance of nominating correct Trade Mark applicant
Spruson & Ferguson Senior Associate Jacqui Symonds and Principal Blake Knowles discuss recent updates to trade marks guidelines on ownership and d…
23 May 2019
'Disappointing' Scenic Tours cruise sails for High Court
Barrister Laina Chan discusses the interaction between the Australian Consumer Law and the Civil Liability Act and asks: Are damages for disappointmen…
23 May 2019
New Whistleblowing Protection law and In-house Counsel
KPMG Law Director Elizabeth Ticehurst discusses the new whistleblowing protection regime which starts in July and asks: What does it mean for in-house…
23 May 2019
Remedies in Intellectual Property: recent patent cases
Barristers Andrew Fox of 5 Wentworth Chambers and Lucy McGovern of Tenth Floor Chambers discuss Remedies in Intellectual Property with reference to re…
23 May 2019
Seven Year Hitch with Personal Property Securities Register
Damian Walsh, Special Counsel in Banking and Finance at Gadens, discusses the expected seven-year expiry of specific interests on the Personal Propert…
23 May 2019
ATO Crackdown on Demerger tax relief in draft determination
HWL Ebsworth Tax Partners Shaun Cartoon and Nima Sedaghat and Special Counsel Renuka Somers discuss the ATO's proposed stricter approach to demerger t…
16 May 2019
Lambert Initiative on how to access Medicinal Cannabis
The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, at The University of Sydney, aims to advance cannabinoid-based treatments in mainstream medicine.…
16 May 2019
Legal Challenges of Caring for Vulnerable People
Hall & Wilcox Partner Alison Choy Flannigan discusses overcoming challenges of providing care to vulnerable people. Alison writes: Caring for the…
16 May 2019
The 'As Trustee For' Dilemma - Should Trust details be disclosed in Trade Mark Applications?
Blake Knowles, Principal and Trade Mark Attorney at Spruson & Ferguson, discusses the "As Trustee For" dilemma and asks: Should trust details be d…
16 May 2019
Small Business Instant Asset Write-off anything but Instant
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses whether businesses should rethink taking advantage of the Small Bu…
16 May 2019
Lambert Initiative on how to access Medicinal Cannabis
The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, at The University of Sydney, aims to advance cannabinoid-based treatments in mainstream medicine.…
16 May 2019
Legal Challenges of Caring for Vulnerable People
Hall & Wilcox Partner Alison Choy Flannigan discusses overcoming challenges of providing care to vulnerable people. Alison writes: Caring for the…
16 May 2019
The 'As Trustee For' Dilemma - Should Trust details be disclosed in Trade Mark Applications?
Blake Knowles, Principal and Trade Mark Attorney at Spruson & Ferguson, discusses the "As Trustee For" dilemma and asks: Should trust details be d…
16 May 2019
Small Business Instant Asset Write-off anything but Instant
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses whether businesses should rethink taking advantage of the Small Bu…
14 May 2019
Plain English Guide to Parenting Plans in Family Law
Susan Warda, Partner and Family Law team leader at Mills Oakley, provides a Plain English Guide to Parenting Plans below, which will help principals,…
14 May 2019
Legalities of international students in homestay
Moores Principal Lawyer Cecelia Irvine-So discusses the emerging legal framework surrounding the increasing number of international students living in…
14 May 2019
How schools can mitigate cyber and privacy risks
Annelies Moens, Managing Director at Privcore, discusses mandatory data breach reporting one year on and, simple and effective steps which your school…
14 May 2019
Case law on defining casual employees and impact on schools
Aitken Legal Senior Associate Nikolina Palasrinne continues her series on the current hot topic in employment law: The latest employment law changes a…
14 May 2019
When Schools are caught up in Family Court proceedings
Berry Family Law Managing Partner James Turnbull discusses what happens when schools are caught in the crosshairs of Family Court proceedings. To hear…
14 May 2019
Plain English Guide to Parenting Plans in Family Law
Susan Warda, Partner and Family Law team leader at Mills Oakley, provides a Plain English Guide to Parenting Plans below, which will help principals,…
14 May 2019
Legalities of international students in homestay
Moores Principal Lawyer Cecelia Irvine-So discusses the emerging legal framework surrounding the increasing number of international students living in…
14 May 2019
How schools can mitigate cyber and privacy risks
Annelies Moens, Managing Director at Privcore, discusses mandatory data breach reporting one year on and, simple and effective steps which your school…
14 May 2019
Case law on defining casual employees and impact on schools
Aitken Legal Senior Associate Nikolina Palasrinne continues her series on the current hot topic in employment law: The latest employment law changes a…
14 May 2019
When Schools are caught up in Family Court proceedings
Berry Family Law Managing Partner James Turnbull discusses what happens when schools are caught in the crosshairs of Family Court proceedings. To hear…
09 May 2019
New Laws on IVF Births
Dr Roger Magnusson, Professor of Health Law and Governance at Sydney Law School, discusses new legal and regulatory changes in NSW to the verification…
09 May 2019
Workers' Compensation appeals and Recent unusual developments
Barrister John Brooksby discusses the practical and legal issues in bringing Workers' Compensation appeals to the District Court of Western Australia,…
09 May 2019
Treasury's proposed changes to Employee Share Schemes
HWL Ebsworth Partner Shaun Cartoon, Partner Jamie Restas, and Special Counsel Cam Steele discuss Treasury's Employee Share Schemes consultation paper.…
09 May 2019
Recent developments in Small Business Tax Disputes
Damian O'Connor, Managing Principal of Tax + Law, discusses recent developments in Small Business Tax Disputes. To hear more on this topic, Dami…
09 May 2019
Viagogo faces hefty penalties over false, misleading advertising
KHQ Lawyers' Principal Solicitor David Robbins and Lawyer Laura-Jane Palma discuss the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's successful cou…
09 May 2019
AMB crackdown on doctors providing Alternative Medicine
Eakin McCaffery Cox Partner Gregory Ross discusses the Australian Medical Board's apparent crackdown on doctors providing Alternative Medicine and The…
09 May 2019
New Laws on IVF Births
Dr Roger Magnusson, Professor of Health Law and Governance at Sydney Law School, discusses new legal and regulatory changes in NSW to the verification…
09 May 2019
Workers' Compensation appeals and Recent unusual developments
Barrister John Brooksby discusses the practical and legal issues in bringing Workers' Compensation appeals to the District Court of Western Australia,…
09 May 2019
Treasury's proposed changes to Employee Share Schemes
HWL Ebsworth Partner Shaun Cartoon, Partner Jamie Restas, and Special Counsel Cam Steele discuss Treasury's Employee Share Schemes consultation paper.…
09 May 2019
Recent developments in Small Business Tax Disputes
Damian O'Connor, Managing Principal of Tax + Law, discusses recent developments in Small Business Tax Disputes. To hear more on this topic, Dami…
09 May 2019
Viagogo faces hefty penalties over false, misleading advertising
KHQ Lawyers' Principal Solicitor David Robbins and Lawyer Laura-Jane Palma discuss the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's successful cou…
09 May 2019
AMB crackdown on doctors providing Alternative Medicine
Eakin McCaffery Cox Partner Gregory Ross discusses the Australian Medical Board's apparent crackdown on doctors providing Alternative Medicine and The…
02 May 2019
Weinstein clause in #MeToo era to guard against liability
Kott Gunning Lawyers' Special Counsel Mike Baldwin discusses the "Weinstein Clause": What is it and, is it destined for Australian shores? Mike presen…
02 May 2019
High Court in SZMTA on materiality, jurisdictional error
Barrister Julie Zhou discusses the High Court of Australia decision in Minister for Immigration and Border Protection v SZMTA[1] which follows a serie…
02 May 2019
Worker not contractor for compo purposes - Supreme Court
Barry.Nilsson. Lawyer Demi Peters discusses the recent decision in Laghaifar v Sealasash Window Renewal System Pty Ltd where the Supreme Court of Tasm…
02 May 2019
How Federal Election will impact foreign-owned subsidiaries
Macpherson Kelley Special Counsel Mark Metzeling and Associate Eloise Preller discuss how the outcome of the Federal Election will affect foreign-owne…
02 May 2019
ATO approach to annual leave loading and superannuation
HWL Ebsworth Partner Nima Sedaghat discusses the ATO's compliance approach to annual leave loading and superannuation. Key points If you have hi…
02 May 2019
Analysis of ALRC Family Law Review recommendations
Sarah Bevan and Alfonso Layson of Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers discuss the long-awaited report from the Australian Law Reform Commission Review of the F…
02 May 2019
Weinstein clause in #MeToo era to guard against liability
Kott Gunning Lawyers' Special Counsel Mike Baldwin discusses the "Weinstein Clause": What is it and, is it destined for Australian shores? Mike presen…
02 May 2019
High Court in SZMTA on materiality, jurisdictional error
Barrister Julie Zhou discusses the High Court of Australia decision in Minister for Immigration and Border Protection v SZMTA[1] which follows a serie…
02 May 2019
Worker not contractor for compo purposes - Supreme Court
Barry.Nilsson. Lawyer Demi Peters discusses the recent decision in Laghaifar v Sealasash Window Renewal System Pty Ltd where the Supreme Court of Tasm…
02 May 2019
How Federal Election will impact foreign-owned subsidiaries
Macpherson Kelley Special Counsel Mark Metzeling and Associate Eloise Preller discuss how the outcome of the Federal Election will affect foreign-owne…
02 May 2019
ATO approach to annual leave loading and superannuation
HWL Ebsworth Partner Nima Sedaghat discusses the ATO's compliance approach to annual leave loading and superannuation. Key points If you have hi…
02 May 2019
Analysis of ALRC Family Law Review recommendations
Sarah Bevan and Alfonso Layson of Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers discuss the long-awaited report from the Australian Law Reform Commission Review of the F…
18 April 2019
Easing out of Easements not easy when Title Successors bound
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscussthe recent decisionin Campbell v Hamilton, where the appellant failed to ease out of a…
18 April 2019
Diligent file notes save lawyers from finding of negligence
Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers Mitchell Page discusses the recent NSW District Court decision where detailed and contemporaneous file notes saved a solicitor…
18 April 2019
Potential for new Modern Slavery Act to burden SMEs
Eakin McCaffery Cox Partner Gregory Ross discusses the potential for the new Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) to affect Small to Medium-sized Enterprises…
18 April 2019
New laws ban streaming of 'abhorrent violent material' post-Christchurch
Dentons Partner Robyn Chatwood discusses this month's speedy introduction of the new Federal laws which outlaw the hosting and streaming of "abhorrent…
18 April 2019
What Federal Election means for Super and SMSFs
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses what impact the Federal Election will have on Self-Managed Superannuat…
18 April 2019
Easing out of Easements not easy when Title Successors bound
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscussthe recent decisionin Campbell v Hamilton, where the appellant failed to ease out of a…
18 April 2019
Diligent file notes save lawyers from finding of negligence
Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers Mitchell Page discusses the recent NSW District Court decision where detailed and contemporaneous file notes saved a solicitor…
18 April 2019
Potential for new Modern Slavery Act to burden SMEs
Eakin McCaffery Cox Partner Gregory Ross discusses the potential for the new Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) to affect Small to Medium-sized Enterprises…
18 April 2019
New laws ban streaming of 'abhorrent violent material' post-Christchurch
Dentons Partner Robyn Chatwood discusses this month's speedy introduction of the new Federal laws which outlaw the hosting and streaming of "abhorrent…
18 April 2019
What Federal Election means for Super and SMSFs
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses what impact the Federal Election will have on Self-Managed Superannuat…
11 April 2019
Significance of home downsizer super contributions
Mark Wilkinson, Superannuation Partner in the Private Client Division at BDO, discusses the Home Downsizer Contribution and what makes it important. M…
11 April 2019
New Whistleblower Protection regime to start 1 July
Kott Gunning Partner Tom Darbyshire discusses the new Whistleblower Protection regime under the Corporations Act, which comes into force on 1 July. Co…
11 April 2019
What businesses should know about commercialising IP
HWL Ebsworth Special CounselGina Tresidder discusses what businesses, no matter their size, need to know about commercialising their Intellectual Prop…
11 April 2019
Sponsorship Obligations, Australian Border Force Monitoring
Maria Jockel, BDO Migration Services National Leader, discusses how the establishment and operation of the Department of Home Affairs intersects with…
11 April 2019
Don't turn blind eye to accessorial liability for FWA breaches
MDC Legal Director Mark Cox and Senior Associate Renae Harg discuss the concept of accessorial liability, and how people in certain roles in any organ…
11 April 2019
Small Business Instant Asset Write-Off and Super Amnesty
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses the recent tax changes which the Government has promised and only…
11 April 2019
Significance of home downsizer super contributions
Mark Wilkinson, Superannuation Partner in the Private Client Division at BDO, discusses the Home Downsizer Contribution and what makes it important. M…
11 April 2019
New Whistleblower Protection regime to start 1 July
Kott Gunning Partner Tom Darbyshire discusses the new Whistleblower Protection regime under the Corporations Act, which comes into force on 1 July. Co…
11 April 2019
What businesses should know about commercialising IP
HWL Ebsworth Special CounselGina Tresidder discusses what businesses, no matter their size, need to know about commercialising their Intellectual Prop…
11 April 2019
Sponsorship Obligations, Australian Border Force Monitoring
Maria Jockel, BDO Migration Services National Leader, discusses how the establishment and operation of the Department of Home Affairs intersects with…
11 April 2019
Don't turn blind eye to accessorial liability for FWA breaches
MDC Legal Director Mark Cox and Senior Associate Renae Harg discuss the concept of accessorial liability, and how people in certain roles in any organ…
11 April 2019
Small Business Instant Asset Write-Off and Super Amnesty
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses the recent tax changes which the Government has promised and only…
04 April 2019
Latest employment law changes affecting casuals in schools
Aitken Legal Senior Associate Nikolina Palasrinne discusses a current hot topic in employment law: The latest employment law changes and how they appl…
04 April 2019
How schools can navigate today's challenging risks: Part 1, Duties
Thomson Geer Special Counsel Bridget Nunn discusses how schools can navigate today's challenging risks in an article series for School Law News. In th…
04 April 2019
Family Law Orders and Position of Schools: Who is Bound by Orders?
Berry Family Law Special CounselBernadette Johnstondiscusses Family Law Orders and the Position of Schools: Who is Bound by Orders? Bernadette and Ber…
04 April 2019
Why your student data is hot property to cyber crims
Annelies Moens, Managing Director at Privcore, discusses mandatory data breach reporting one year on and, simple and effective steps for schools to mi…
04 April 2019
New VRQA guidelines for Independent and Catholic Schools
Moores Principal Lawyer Cecelia Irvine-So discusses the coming new Victorian Regulations and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) Guidelines which start on…
04 April 2019
Who is legally a parent? High Court to decide sperm donor case
KHQ Lawyers Accredited Family Law Specialist Kristina Antoniades discusses this months significant case where the High Court of Australia will hear an…
04 April 2019
Challenges with teaching children the value of money
Carbon Group Partner and Financial Planner Andreas Kettemann discusses the challenges of financially educating children in todays virtually cashless s…
04 April 2019
Validity of service of documents via email
Barry.Nilsson. Associate Hannah Hughes and Lawyer Demi Peters discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in State of Tasmania v Herlihy which concerne…
04 April 2019
Changes to Small Business CGT Concessions
Kelly+Partners Tax Legals Senior Client Director Tony Nunes, CTA, and Senior Tax Consultant Jane Harris, FTI, discuss changes to the Small Business CG…
04 April 2019
Federal Budget 2019-20 key tax measures at a glance
Piper Alderman Partner Will Fennell discusses the key tax measures in the 2019-20 Federal Budget, which Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered on Tuesday…
04 April 2019
Post-Grenfell liability of high-rises with combustible cladding
London-based Australian Solicitor Alex Ottaway, Senior Associate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, discusses the post-Grenfell liability consequences of…
04 April 2019
Director jailed, company fined $1M under WHS Act in Qld first
Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers Graduate Jaimee-Lee Holstein discusses the recent Queensland first in the area of Workers' Compensation, where a director was s…
04 April 2019
Latest employment law changes affecting casuals in schools
Aitken Legal Senior Associate Nikolina Palasrinne discusses a current hot topic in employment law: The latest employment law changes and how they appl…
04 April 2019
How schools can navigate today's challenging risks: Part 1, Duties
Thomson Geer Special Counsel Bridget Nunn discusses how schools can navigate today's challenging risks in an article series for School Law News. In th…
04 April 2019
Family Law Orders and Position of Schools: Who is Bound by Orders?
Berry Family Law Special CounselBernadette Johnstondiscusses Family Law Orders and the Position of Schools: Who is Bound by Orders? Bernadette and Ber…
04 April 2019
Why your student data is hot property to cyber crims
Annelies Moens, Managing Director at Privcore, discusses mandatory data breach reporting one year on and, simple and effective steps for schools to mi…
04 April 2019
New VRQA guidelines for Independent and Catholic Schools
Moores Principal Lawyer Cecelia Irvine-So discusses the coming new Victorian Regulations and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) Guidelines which start on…
04 April 2019
Who is legally a parent? High Court to decide sperm donor case
KHQ Lawyers Accredited Family Law Specialist Kristina Antoniades discusses this months significant case where the High Court of Australia will hear an…
04 April 2019
Challenges with teaching children the value of money
Carbon Group Partner and Financial Planner Andreas Kettemann discusses the challenges of financially educating children in todays virtually cashless s…
04 April 2019
Validity of service of documents via email
Barry.Nilsson. Associate Hannah Hughes and Lawyer Demi Peters discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in State of Tasmania v Herlihy which concerne…
04 April 2019
Changes to Small Business CGT Concessions
Kelly+Partners Tax Legals Senior Client Director Tony Nunes, CTA, and Senior Tax Consultant Jane Harris, FTI, discuss changes to the Small Business CG…
04 April 2019
Federal Budget 2019-20 key tax measures at a glance
Piper Alderman Partner Will Fennell discusses the key tax measures in the 2019-20 Federal Budget, which Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered on Tuesday…
04 April 2019
Post-Grenfell liability of high-rises with combustible cladding
London-based Australian Solicitor Alex Ottaway, Senior Associate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, discusses the post-Grenfell liability consequences of…
04 April 2019
Director jailed, company fined $1M under WHS Act in Qld first
Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers Graduate Jaimee-Lee Holstein discusses the recent Queensland first in the area of Workers' Compensation, where a director was s…
28 March 2019
Superannuation at risk in rise of Death Benefit Disputes
Madgwicks Special CounselRebecca van Langenbergdiscusses Superannuation in the context of Estate Planning and Death Benefit Disputes. As the quantum o…
28 March 2019
Nature’s Care vitamins lose made in Australia claim in Federal Court
KHQ Lawyers'Chrystie Siapkasdiscusses the Federal Court ruling that the encapsulation of imported supplements in Australia fails to justify a Made in…
28 March 2019
Estate takes action against Yahoo for access to deceased's email
Piper Alderman PartnersDonna BengeandRod Jonesdiscuss a recent case in the United States where an estate took action againstYahoo Inc.for the release…
28 March 2019
Click Energy discounts not so Amaysim after $900k penalties order
The ACCC has welcomed the Federal Court's order that Amaysim Energy Pty Ltd (trading as Click Energy) pay penalties of $900,000 for making false or mi…
28 March 2019
Supreme Court scolds Conveyancer over dodgy caveat application
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscuss the recent NSW Supreme Court decision inGuirgis v JEA Developments Pty Ltdwhere the C…
28 March 2019
High Court declares fourth ever vexatious litigant
Melbourne Law SchoolAssociate Professor Katy Barnettdiscusses the rarity of the High Court declaring people as vexatious litigants, including last wee…
28 March 2019
Superannuation at risk in rise of Death Benefit Disputes
Madgwicks Special CounselRebecca van Langenbergdiscusses Superannuation in the context of Estate Planning and Death Benefit Disputes. As the quantum o…
28 March 2019
Nature’s Care vitamins lose made in Australia claim in Federal Court
KHQ Lawyers'Chrystie Siapkasdiscusses the Federal Court ruling that the encapsulation of imported supplements in Australia fails to justify a Made in…
28 March 2019
Estate takes action against Yahoo for access to deceased's email
Piper Alderman PartnersDonna BengeandRod Jonesdiscuss a recent case in the United States where an estate took action againstYahoo Inc.for the release…
28 March 2019
Click Energy discounts not so Amaysim after $900k penalties order
The ACCC has welcomed the Federal Court's order that Amaysim Energy Pty Ltd (trading as Click Energy) pay penalties of $900,000 for making false or mi…
28 March 2019
Supreme Court scolds Conveyancer over dodgy caveat application
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscuss the recent NSW Supreme Court decision inGuirgis v JEA Developments Pty Ltdwhere the C…
28 March 2019
High Court declares fourth ever vexatious litigant
Melbourne Law SchoolAssociate Professor Katy Barnettdiscusses the rarity of the High Court declaring people as vexatious litigants, including last wee…
21 March 2019
Facebook Associate General Counsel on competition criticises ACCC findings
Caron Beaton-Wells, Professor in Competition Law at the University of Melbourne, explores how social media behemoth Facebook has been under fire from…
21 March 2019
AASB Amendments bring major cost savings for not-for-profits
Naz Randeria, Managing Director ofReliance Auditing Services, discusses the Australian Accounting Standards Board's newAASB 2018-8: Amendments to Aust…
21 March 2019
Practical impact of coming SuperStream changes for SMSFs
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses the practical impact of the coming SuperStream changes for Self-Manage…
21 March 2019
Permissibility of legal representation at Fair Work Commission
BarristerPaul Moorhouse,of Frederick Jordan Chambers, discusses the issue of legal representation at the Fair Work Commission. The provisions regardin…
21 March 2019
Boon for baby boomers on genuine redundancy and early retirement scheme payments
BDO ConsultantMalcolm Fieldendiscusses some positive superannuation-related tax news on genuine redundancy and early retirement scheme payments, follo…
21 March 2019
Mcdonald's worker smoking before shift successfully claims for leg injury
Barry.Nilsson. Special CounselJim Tealbydiscusses the successful claim of a McDonald's worker who injured her leg while using a ladder to access the b…
21 March 2019
'Shocking barbaric shooting tragedy in Christchurch is like a gigantic punch'
Christchurch-born Sally Arnold, Director ofCreating Encoresand an award-winning international author and executive coach, reflects upon her upbringing…
21 March 2019
Facebook Associate General Counsel on competition criticises ACCC findings
Caron Beaton-Wells, Professor in Competition Law at the University of Melbourne, explores how social media behemoth Facebook has been under fire from…
21 March 2019
AASB Amendments bring major cost savings for not-for-profits
Naz Randeria, Managing Director ofReliance Auditing Services, discusses the Australian Accounting Standards Board's newAASB 2018-8: Amendments to Aust…
21 March 2019
Practical impact of coming SuperStream changes for SMSFs
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses the practical impact of the coming SuperStream changes for Self-Manage…
21 March 2019
Permissibility of legal representation at Fair Work Commission
BarristerPaul Moorhouse,of Frederick Jordan Chambers, discusses the issue of legal representation at the Fair Work Commission. The provisions regardin…
21 March 2019
Boon for baby boomers on genuine redundancy and early retirement scheme payments
BDO ConsultantMalcolm Fieldendiscusses some positive superannuation-related tax news on genuine redundancy and early retirement scheme payments, follo…
21 March 2019
Mcdonald's worker smoking before shift successfully claims for leg injury
Barry.Nilsson. Special CounselJim Tealbydiscusses the successful claim of a McDonald's worker who injured her leg while using a ladder to access the b…
21 March 2019
'Shocking barbaric shooting tragedy in Christchurch is like a gigantic punch'
Christchurch-born Sally Arnold, Director ofCreating Encoresand an award-winning international author and executive coach, reflects upon her upbringing…
14 March 2019
$9m study for ethical, lawful defence force robots
Researchers are launching a $9 million study which aims to embed ethics and the law into autonomous defence systems, such as self-driving military veh…
14 March 2019
About 1000 data breaches reported in first year of mandatory reporting
Annelies Moens, Managing Director atPrivcore, discusses mandatory data breach reporting one year on and, simple and effective steps to mitigate cyber…
14 March 2019
Legalisation of euthanasia to come into effect in Victoria
Marcus Frajman, Accountantat Paul Marc Masons and Law Graduate, andKaterina Peiros, Incapacity and Wills & Estates Lawyer-Director at Hartwell Leg…
14 March 2019
Tax residency rules in Harding V Commissioner Of Taxation important for Aussie expats
Cooper Grace Ward Partner Fletch Heinemann,Senior AssociateMurray Shume,and Senior AssociateSarah Lancasterdiscuss the recent Full Federal Court…
14 March 2019
Landlord wins demolition appeal against shopping centre lessee
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscuss the recent NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision inWynne Avenue Property Pty…
14 March 2019
VCAT stokes builder controversy on flammable cladding in Lacrosse fire
Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers'Hubert Wajszel,Principal; Senior AssociateEmily Schneiderand LawyerChanelle Blasisdiscuss the recent VCAT decision on the…
14 March 2019
Balance of power shifts in professional indemnity insurance
David Huggins, principal ofHuggins Legal, discusses this week's Supreme Court of WA decision inYoung Investment Group Pty Ltd v QBE Insurance (Austral…
14 March 2019
$9m study for ethical, lawful defence force robots
Researchers are launching a $9 million study which aims to embed ethics and the law into autonomous defence systems, such as self-driving military veh…
14 March 2019
About 1000 data breaches reported in first year of mandatory reporting
Annelies Moens, Managing Director atPrivcore, discusses mandatory data breach reporting one year on and, simple and effective steps to mitigate cyber…
14 March 2019
Legalisation of euthanasia to come into effect in Victoria
Marcus Frajman, Accountantat Paul Marc Masons and Law Graduate, andKaterina Peiros, Incapacity and Wills & Estates Lawyer-Director at Hartwell Leg…
14 March 2019
Tax residency rules in Harding V Commissioner Of Taxation important for Aussie expats
Cooper Grace Ward Partner Fletch Heinemann,Senior AssociateMurray Shume,and Senior AssociateSarah Lancasterdiscuss the recent Full Federal Court…
14 March 2019
Landlord wins demolition appeal against shopping centre lessee
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscuss the recent NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision inWynne Avenue Property Pty…
14 March 2019
VCAT stokes builder controversy on flammable cladding in Lacrosse fire
Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers'Hubert Wajszel,Principal; Senior AssociateEmily Schneiderand LawyerChanelle Blasisdiscuss the recent VCAT decision on the…
14 March 2019
Balance of power shifts in professional indemnity insurance
David Huggins, principal ofHuggins Legal, discusses this week's Supreme Court of WA decision inYoung Investment Group Pty Ltd v QBE Insurance (Austral…
07 March 2019
Power of forensic DNA unravels Germany's infamous female serial killer case
Forensic ScientistJane Taupindiscusses the infamous female serial killer case in Germany, the Phantom of Heilbronn - also known as the woman without a…
07 March 2019
Unpaid family and domestic violence leave in National Employment Standards
Cooper Grace Ward PartnerBelinda Winter,PartnerAnnie Smeaton,and AssociateSandra Barrydiscuss the introduction of unpaid family and domestic violence…
07 March 2019
How Designated Area Migration Agreements work
Regional migration is the hot topic in migration law with a number of major changes set for 2019.Rita Chowdhury, Principal of specialist immigration l…
07 March 2019
Reversionary Transition to Retirement legislative issue fixed
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses how a recent legislative fix solved the problem of Transition to Retir…
07 March 2019
Navigating challenges of contractor employment tax obligations
Rick Kimberley, a Director in the Global Employer Services group at Deloitte, discusses how businesses can work through the difficulties of managing c…
07 March 2019
Australian Modern Slavery Act now in effect
Baker McKenzie PartnerSean Selleckand Special CounselSunil Raodiscuss the introduction of Australia'sModern Slavery Act, which is now in force. Local…
07 March 2019
Your organisation’s core business is data
Annelies Moens, Managing Director atPrivcore, discusses mandatory data breach reporting one year on and simple and effective steps to mitigate cyber a…
07 March 2019
International Women's Day 2019 #BalanceForBetter
Tomorrow, March 8, isInternational Women's Day, which features the theme, #BalanceforBetter.Legalwise NewsEditor Caroline Tang asked leading Perth bar…
07 March 2019
Bad faith SMSF trustee discretion decision set aside
Michele Davis, Head of Succession & Elder Law at Wilson Lawyers, discusses the recent Victorian Supreme Court decision inRe Marsella; Marsella v W…
07 March 2019
Power of forensic DNA unravels Germany's infamous female serial killer case
Forensic ScientistJane Taupindiscusses the infamous female serial killer case in Germany, the Phantom of Heilbronn - also known as the woman without a…
07 March 2019
Unpaid family and domestic violence leave in National Employment Standards
Cooper Grace Ward PartnerBelinda Winter,PartnerAnnie Smeaton,and AssociateSandra Barrydiscuss the introduction of unpaid family and domestic violence…
07 March 2019
How Designated Area Migration Agreements work
Regional migration is the hot topic in migration law with a number of major changes set for 2019.Rita Chowdhury, Principal of specialist immigration l…
07 March 2019
Reversionary Transition to Retirement legislative issue fixed
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses how a recent legislative fix solved the problem of Transition to Retir…
07 March 2019
Navigating challenges of contractor employment tax obligations
Rick Kimberley, a Director in the Global Employer Services group at Deloitte, discusses how businesses can work through the difficulties of managing c…
07 March 2019
Australian Modern Slavery Act now in effect
Baker McKenzie PartnerSean Selleckand Special CounselSunil Raodiscuss the introduction of Australia'sModern Slavery Act, which is now in force. Local…
07 March 2019
Your organisation’s core business is data
Annelies Moens, Managing Director atPrivcore, discusses mandatory data breach reporting one year on and simple and effective steps to mitigate cyber a…
07 March 2019
International Women's Day 2019 #BalanceForBetter
Tomorrow, March 8, isInternational Women's Day, which features the theme, #BalanceforBetter.Legalwise NewsEditor Caroline Tang asked leading Perth bar…
07 March 2019
Bad faith SMSF trustee discretion decision set aside
Michele Davis, Head of Succession & Elder Law at Wilson Lawyers, discusses the recent Victorian Supreme Court decision inRe Marsella; Marsella v W…
05 March 2019
Business of managing employee engagement, well-being, performance
Samantha Young, Managing Director atHuman Psychology,discusses the challenges with being a manager. One of the hardest transitions to make in a career…
05 March 2019
Discriminatory charitable intentions of scholarships and prizes
Sarah Heydon,Lawyer at Emil Ford Lawyers, discusses scholarships and prizes with challenging conditions which schools could consider reviewing. Specif…
05 March 2019
Basics of Family Law Orders for schools
Berry Family Law Special CounselBernadette Johnstondiscusses the basics of Family Law Orders.Bernadette and Berry Family Law PartnerJames Turnbullwill…
05 March 2019
Legal position of LGBTIQ+ discrimination in religious schools
The release of the recommendations from the Philip Ruddock led Review into Religious Freedom and the introduction of theDiscrimination Free Schools Bi…
05 March 2019
Know what to do if police approach your school for assistance
Director Craig Pratt and Associate Sarah Ford, ofGilshenan & Luton Legal Practice,discuss what schools should do in the event that police approach…
05 March 2019
Business of managing employee engagement, well-being, performance
Samantha Young, Managing Director atHuman Psychology,discusses the challenges with being a manager. One of the hardest transitions to make in a career…
05 March 2019
Discriminatory charitable intentions of scholarships and prizes
Sarah Heydon,Lawyer at Emil Ford Lawyers, discusses scholarships and prizes with challenging conditions which schools could consider reviewing. Specif…
05 March 2019
Basics of Family Law Orders for schools
Berry Family Law Special CounselBernadette Johnstondiscusses the basics of Family Law Orders.Bernadette and Berry Family Law PartnerJames Turnbullwill…
05 March 2019
Legal position of LGBTIQ+ discrimination in religious schools
The release of the recommendations from the Philip Ruddock led Review into Religious Freedom and the introduction of theDiscrimination Free Schools Bi…
05 March 2019
Know what to do if police approach your school for assistance
Director Craig Pratt and Associate Sarah Ford, ofGilshenan & Luton Legal Practice,discuss what schools should do in the event that police approach…
28 February 2019
Copyright and emergence of Artificial Intelligence
Dianne Beer, Special Counsel at Thomson Geer and Past President of the Licensing Executives' Society for Australia and New Zealand, discusses copyrigh…
28 February 2019
Preventing customers from poaching your employees via contract
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses the recent NSW Supreme Court decision inQuantum Service and Logist…
28 February 2019
Shake-up proposed for Duties Act 2008 (WA)
Shaun Garlick, Principal atShaun Garlick & Co, discusses the proposed major changes to theDuties Act 2008(WA) which he says will result in a signi…
28 February 2019
AFCA the coming cyclone if jurisdiction retrospective
David Huggins, Principal ofHuggins Legal, discusses what he calls "the coming cyclone" of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority. The cyclone f…
28 February 2019
Whistleblowing and possibility of losing your job
Christa Ludlow, Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses whether one should speak out against misconduct in the workplace, particularly when…
28 February 2019
New offences for guardians or administrators who dishonestly obtain financial advantages
Moores'Michael Labiris,Senior Lawyer;Jessica Latimer,Special Counsel; and Law GraduateRena Ou Yangdiscuss theGuardianship and Administration Bill 2018…
28 February 2019
Copyright and emergence of Artificial Intelligence
Dianne Beer, Special Counsel at Thomson Geer and Past President of the Licensing Executives' Society for Australia and New Zealand, discusses copyrigh…
28 February 2019
Preventing customers from poaching your employees via contract
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses the recent NSW Supreme Court decision inQuantum Service and Logist…
28 February 2019
Shake-up proposed for Duties Act 2008 (WA)
Shaun Garlick, Principal atShaun Garlick & Co, discusses the proposed major changes to theDuties Act 2008(WA) which he says will result in a signi…
28 February 2019
AFCA the coming cyclone if jurisdiction retrospective
David Huggins, Principal ofHuggins Legal, discusses what he calls "the coming cyclone" of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority. The cyclone f…
28 February 2019
Whistleblowing and possibility of losing your job
Christa Ludlow, Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses whether one should speak out against misconduct in the workplace, particularly when…
28 February 2019
New offences for guardians or administrators who dishonestly obtain financial advantages
Moores'Michael Labiris,Senior Lawyer;Jessica Latimer,Special Counsel; and Law GraduateRena Ou Yangdiscuss theGuardianship and Administration Bill 2018…
21 February 2019
Understanding trauma responses in legal and justice settings
Dr Cathy Kezelman, AM,President of the Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma, discusses the importance of having a tra…
21 February 2019
How to determine whether the family business is ready for sale
Ben Wilson, Partner at CCK Lawyers, discusses the process for the sale of a family business and the key factors that should be taken into account. Thi…
21 February 2019
When an SMSF has accumulation interest because of the Transfer Balance Cap
Melanie Dunn, SMSF Technical Services Manager and Actuary at Accurium, discusses what you should know if an SMSF has accumulation interest because of…
21 February 2019
Royal Commission impacts Culture And Governance beyond financial services industry
Dr Hillary Ray, Partner at Cowell Clarke, discusses how every corporation can learn from the findings of the Banking Royal Commission, particularly in…
21 February 2019
Sacked worker wins $160k compensation for discrimination against work-related mental disability
Emily Creak, Employment and Industrial Associate at Maurice Blackburn, discusses the recent decision in the Federal Court ofRobinson v Western Union,…
21 February 2019
Tax Practitioners Board crackdown targets practitioners with outstanding obligations
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers national tax team membersYan Li Wang,Partner;Vincent Licciardi,Senior Associate, and SolicitorEllis Rigbydiscuss the Tax Practiti…
21 February 2019
Company vicariously liable for sexual harassment of employee
Holding Redlich PartnerRachel Drewand AssociateHilary Uhrdiscuss the recent Queensland Court of Appealdecision inOaks Hotels & Resorts Limited v K…
21 February 2019
Understanding trauma responses in legal and justice settings
Dr Cathy Kezelman, AM,President of the Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma, discusses the importance of having a tra…
21 February 2019
How to determine whether the family business is ready for sale
Ben Wilson, Partner at CCK Lawyers, discusses the process for the sale of a family business and the key factors that should be taken into account. Thi…
21 February 2019
When an SMSF has accumulation interest because of the Transfer Balance Cap
Melanie Dunn, SMSF Technical Services Manager and Actuary at Accurium, discusses what you should know if an SMSF has accumulation interest because of…
21 February 2019
Royal Commission impacts Culture And Governance beyond financial services industry
Dr Hillary Ray, Partner at Cowell Clarke, discusses how every corporation can learn from the findings of the Banking Royal Commission, particularly in…
21 February 2019
Sacked worker wins $160k compensation for discrimination against work-related mental disability
Emily Creak, Employment and Industrial Associate at Maurice Blackburn, discusses the recent decision in the Federal Court ofRobinson v Western Union,…
21 February 2019
Tax Practitioners Board crackdown targets practitioners with outstanding obligations
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers national tax team membersYan Li Wang,Partner;Vincent Licciardi,Senior Associate, and SolicitorEllis Rigbydiscuss the Tax Practiti…
21 February 2019
Company vicariously liable for sexual harassment of employee
Holding Redlich PartnerRachel Drewand AssociateHilary Uhrdiscuss the recent Queensland Court of Appealdecision inOaks Hotels & Resorts Limited v K…
14 February 2019
Rise of Facebook, Google creates risk of reliance on algorithm-filtered news, information
ACCC chairRod Simsdiscusses issues which the commission is exploring in its Digital Platforms Inquiry and in particular, the impact on news and journa…
14 February 2019
Ultra Tune fined $2.6m for breaches of Franchising Code of Conduct, Australian Consumer Law
HWL Ebsworth PartnerSean O'Donnelland Special CounselMark Hamwooddiscuss the recent $2.6 million fine against national franchisor Ultra Tune, after ac…
14 February 2019
Splitting superannuation contributions with your spouse
Mark Wilkinson, a Superannuation Partner in the Private Client Division at BDO, discusses how superannuation contributions can be split between couple…
14 February 2019
Importance of having a trauma-informed legal practice
Dr Cathy Kezelman, AM, President of Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma, discusses the importance of having a trauma…
14 February 2019
Aged care at home preferable for older Australians but reform needed to increase transparency
As the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety commences hearings this week,Dr Mikaela Jorgensen,Research Fellow at the Australian Institut…
14 February 2019
Registration deadline looms for NSW buildings with combustible cladding
Ben Robertson, Special Counsel at Carroll and O'Dea Lawyers, reminds readers of the looming Friday, 22 February deadline for applicable building owner…
14 February 2019
Rise of Facebook, Google creates risk of reliance on algorithm-filtered news, information
ACCC chairRod Simsdiscusses issues which the commission is exploring in its Digital Platforms Inquiry and in particular, the impact on news and journa…
14 February 2019
Ultra Tune fined $2.6m for breaches of Franchising Code of Conduct, Australian Consumer Law
HWL Ebsworth PartnerSean O'Donnelland Special CounselMark Hamwooddiscuss the recent $2.6 million fine against national franchisor Ultra Tune, after ac…
14 February 2019
Splitting superannuation contributions with your spouse
Mark Wilkinson, a Superannuation Partner in the Private Client Division at BDO, discusses how superannuation contributions can be split between couple…
14 February 2019
Importance of having a trauma-informed legal practice
Dr Cathy Kezelman, AM, President of Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma, discusses the importance of having a trauma…
14 February 2019
Aged care at home preferable for older Australians but reform needed to increase transparency
As the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety commences hearings this week,Dr Mikaela Jorgensen,Research Fellow at the Australian Institut…
14 February 2019
Registration deadline looms for NSW buildings with combustible cladding
Ben Robertson, Special Counsel at Carroll and O'Dea Lawyers, reminds readers of the looming Friday, 22 February deadline for applicable building owner…
07 February 2019
Step-by-step: selling the family business
Ben Wilson, Partner at CCK Lawyers, discusses the process for the sale of a family business and the key factors that should be taken into account. Thi…
07 February 2019
Beware the legal pitfalls of employees working from home
MDC Legal DirectorMark Coxand Law Clerk Miette Xamon discuss the legal challenges workplaces should be aware of when employees work from home. The Adm…
07 February 2019
Managing your ethical obligations when your client might be lying
Donna Cooper, Ethics Consultant and an Australian Legal Practitioner with ethics4lawyers, discusses how lawyers can manage their ethical obligations w…
07 February 2019
Federal Election 2019 and future of negative gearing and CGT discount
HHG Legal Group Senior AssociateModiesha Stephens,part of the Business and Property team, discusses the future of negative gearing and the Capital Gai…
07 February 2019
Gillick competent child and Transplantation and Anatomy Act 1979 (QLD)
Barry.Nilsson.s Special CounselSamantha Pillayand Senior AssociateEmma Harmandiscuss a recent case where the Queensland Supreme Court authorised a hos…
07 February 2019
Tougher penalties for financial misconduct needed to effect cultural change after Royal Commission
Senior leaders of banks, insurance and superannuation firms and mortgage lenders should pay for misconduct with fines and other strong penalties, says…
07 February 2019
FSRC indirect impact on SMSFs while further financial advisory industry review mooted
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses what impact the Final Report from the Financial Services Royal Commiss…
07 February 2019
Step-by-step: selling the family business
Ben Wilson, Partner at CCK Lawyers, discusses the process for the sale of a family business and the key factors that should be taken into account. Thi…
07 February 2019
Beware the legal pitfalls of employees working from home
MDC Legal DirectorMark Coxand Law Clerk Miette Xamon discuss the legal challenges workplaces should be aware of when employees work from home. The Adm…
07 February 2019
Managing your ethical obligations when your client might be lying
Donna Cooper, Ethics Consultant and an Australian Legal Practitioner with ethics4lawyers, discusses how lawyers can manage their ethical obligations w…
07 February 2019
Federal Election 2019 and future of negative gearing and CGT discount
HHG Legal Group Senior AssociateModiesha Stephens,part of the Business and Property team, discusses the future of negative gearing and the Capital Gai…
07 February 2019
Gillick competent child and Transplantation and Anatomy Act 1979 (QLD)
Barry.Nilsson.s Special CounselSamantha Pillayand Senior AssociateEmma Harmandiscuss a recent case where the Queensland Supreme Court authorised a hos…
07 February 2019
Tougher penalties for financial misconduct needed to effect cultural change after Royal Commission
Senior leaders of banks, insurance and superannuation firms and mortgage lenders should pay for misconduct with fines and other strong penalties, says…
07 February 2019
FSRC indirect impact on SMSFs while further financial advisory industry review mooted
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses what impact the Final Report from the Financial Services Royal Commiss…
05 February 2019
Using enrolment documents for better management in schools
Moores Principal LawyerCecelia Irvine-Sodiscusses how schools can use enrolment documents to improve management challenges with parents. Schools frequ…
05 February 2019
Where schools stand in Family Law Orders
Berry Family Law Special CounselBernadette Johnstonexplains what Family Law Orders are and discusses the position of schools in this context. While mo…
05 February 2019
Potential liability of educational institutions under Australian Consumer Law
David Ford,Senior Partner of Emil Ford Lawyers, analyses the application of the Australian Consumer Law to educational institutions. He discusses the…
05 February 2019
Legal challenges with aggressive and bullying parents
Christa Ludlow,Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses the legal situation with aggressive and bullying parents, in the context of Work, He…
05 February 2019
Sacked teacher reinstated after student suffers accidental allergic reaction
Cooper Grace Ward PartnerAnnie Smeatonand LawyerSamantha Ramsaydiscuss the Fair Work Commission decision inCatherine Kelly v The Hills Christian Commu…
05 February 2019
Using enrolment documents for better management in schools
Moores Principal LawyerCecelia Irvine-Sodiscusses how schools can use enrolment documents to improve management challenges with parents. Schools frequ…
05 February 2019
Where schools stand in Family Law Orders
Berry Family Law Special CounselBernadette Johnstonexplains what Family Law Orders are and discusses the position of schools in this context. While mo…
05 February 2019
Potential liability of educational institutions under Australian Consumer Law
David Ford,Senior Partner of Emil Ford Lawyers, analyses the application of the Australian Consumer Law to educational institutions. He discusses the…
05 February 2019
Legal challenges with aggressive and bullying parents
Christa Ludlow,Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses the legal situation with aggressive and bullying parents, in the context of Work, He…
05 February 2019
Sacked teacher reinstated after student suffers accidental allergic reaction
Cooper Grace Ward PartnerAnnie Smeatonand LawyerSamantha Ramsaydiscuss the Fair Work Commission decision inCatherine Kelly v The Hills Christian Commu…
31 January 2019
Applications for interim distributions in estates
BarristerDespina Christofis,of Fourth Floor Selborne Chambers, discusses how to make applications for interim distributions in estates. She writes: "T…
31 January 2019
Tips and traps with SMSFs investing in property developments
Andrew Yee,a Director in Superannuation at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the tax and compliance challenges with Self-Managed Superannuation Funds investing…
31 January 2019
Defective Range Rover nets record refund under Australian Consumer Law
HWL Ebsworth PartnerTeresa Torcasioand Senior AssociateMarian Ngodiscuss the record $283,000+ refund for a faulty vehicle in the decision ofMorphy v B…
31 January 2019
Choice of jurisdiction in contractual disputes
Angus Macinnis,Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses how, in contractual disputes, courts are increasingly emphasising t…
31 January 2019
Sexual harassment complainant accused of being 'overly sensitive' wins $10K
Barry.Nilsson. Special CounselCorrina Dowlingdiscusses the decision inXVC v Joanne Baronessa (Human Rights)[2018] VCAT 1492, where a female employee w…
31 January 2019
Crossing the line between personal advice and ethics in ASIC V Westpac Securities
Mark Bland,a Partner at Mills Oakley in financial services, discusses the recent Federal Court judgement inASIC v Westpac Securitiesin light of the Ro…
31 January 2019
Applications for interim distributions in estates
BarristerDespina Christofis,of Fourth Floor Selborne Chambers, discusses how to make applications for interim distributions in estates. She writes: "T…
31 January 2019
Tips and traps with SMSFs investing in property developments
Andrew Yee,a Director in Superannuation at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the tax and compliance challenges with Self-Managed Superannuation Funds investing…
31 January 2019
Defective Range Rover nets record refund under Australian Consumer Law
HWL Ebsworth PartnerTeresa Torcasioand Senior AssociateMarian Ngodiscuss the record $283,000+ refund for a faulty vehicle in the decision ofMorphy v B…
31 January 2019
Choice of jurisdiction in contractual disputes
Angus Macinnis,Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses how, in contractual disputes, courts are increasingly emphasising t…
31 January 2019
Sexual harassment complainant accused of being 'overly sensitive' wins $10K
Barry.Nilsson. Special CounselCorrina Dowlingdiscusses the decision inXVC v Joanne Baronessa (Human Rights)[2018] VCAT 1492, where a female employee w…
31 January 2019
Crossing the line between personal advice and ethics in ASIC V Westpac Securities
Mark Bland,a Partner at Mills Oakley in financial services, discusses the recent Federal Court judgement inASIC v Westpac Securitiesin light of the Ro…
24 January 2019
Customers with slow NBN speeds should seek refunds after ACCC action
The ACCC is encouraging NBN customers experiencing slow connection speeds to contact their retail service provider (RSP) as they may be eligible for a…
24 January 2019
Welcome the New Year with new opportunities
Christa Ludlow,Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses how to improve your chances of gaining a promotion. Research the kinds of roles you…
24 January 2019
Conflicting last testamentary intentions of The Thorn Birds author Colleen Mccullough
Sandy Donaldson,Director of DW Fox Tucker Lawyers, discusses the high profile case where the various testamentary intentions of the late, notable auth…
24 January 2019
Home improvement squatter seizes possession in Mcfarland V Gertos
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscuss the recent NSW decision inMcFarland v Gertos[2018] NSWSC 1629, where the Defendant su…
24 January 2019
Court can order transfer of tax debt between spouses: High Court
HHG Legal Group'sEliza Fitzgerald,Solicitor in Family Law, andSimon Creek,Managing Director and Special Counsel in Family Law, discuss the decision in…
24 January 2019
Fair Work Act Regulations stop casuals double dipping
Cooper Grace Ward PartnerBelinda Winterdiscusses significant changes affecting casual employees which have come into effect in theFair Work Act Regula…
24 January 2019
Customers with slow NBN speeds should seek refunds after ACCC action
The ACCC is encouraging NBN customers experiencing slow connection speeds to contact their retail service provider (RSP) as they may be eligible for a…
24 January 2019
Welcome the New Year with new opportunities
Christa Ludlow,Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses how to improve your chances of gaining a promotion. Research the kinds of roles you…
24 January 2019
Conflicting last testamentary intentions of The Thorn Birds author Colleen Mccullough
Sandy Donaldson,Director of DW Fox Tucker Lawyers, discusses the high profile case where the various testamentary intentions of the late, notable auth…
24 January 2019
Home improvement squatter seizes possession in Mcfarland V Gertos
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscuss the recent NSW decision inMcFarland v Gertos[2018] NSWSC 1629, where the Defendant su…
24 January 2019
Court can order transfer of tax debt between spouses: High Court
HHG Legal Group'sEliza Fitzgerald,Solicitor in Family Law, andSimon Creek,Managing Director and Special Counsel in Family Law, discuss the decision in…
24 January 2019
Fair Work Act Regulations stop casuals double dipping
Cooper Grace Ward PartnerBelinda Winterdiscusses significant changes affecting casual employees which have come into effect in theFair Work Act Regula…
17 January 2019
Fiocco report on Security of Payment Reform in WA Building and Construction Industry
Daniel Morris,HHG Legal Group Special Counsel (Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution), discusses barrister John Fioccos report to the WA Mini…
17 January 2019
Ethical challenges for lawyers in leasing Part 2
ethics4lawyers DirectorMichael Dolandiscusses common ethical challenges which lawyers face when working in the area of leasing, including real life ca…
17 January 2019
Federal Court in Red Energy V Registrar Of Trade Marks gives hope to rejected trade mark applicants
HWL Ebsworth PartnerLuke Dale,Special CounselNiomi Abeywardenaand Law Clerk Annabel Nettle, discuss the recent Federal Court decision inRed Energy Pty…
17 January 2019
Understanding anger and high conflict personality
Nicola Hartfield, mediator and workplace mentor, discusses how anger influences certain personality types and the importance of understanding and mana…
17 January 2019
Productivity Commission Report on Superannuation says SMSF advice needs to improve
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses the SMSF findings in the Productivity Commission Report on Australias…
17 January 2019
Supreme Court on purported wills in Saltmer V Rennick Lawyers
Michele Davis,Head of Succession & Elder Law at Wilson Lawyers, discusses last month's Supreme Court of Queensland decision inSaltmer v Rennick La…
17 January 2019
Hidden tax and accounting issues with granny flats
David Shaw,WSC Group CEO and Founder, discusses the unexpected tax and accounting challenges with the burgeoning property investment area of granny fl…
17 January 2019
Fiocco report on Security of Payment Reform in WA Building and Construction Industry
Daniel Morris,HHG Legal Group Special Counsel (Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution), discusses barrister John Fioccos report to the WA Mini…
17 January 2019
Ethical challenges for lawyers in leasing Part 2
ethics4lawyers DirectorMichael Dolandiscusses common ethical challenges which lawyers face when working in the area of leasing, including real life ca…
17 January 2019
Federal Court in Red Energy V Registrar Of Trade Marks gives hope to rejected trade mark applicants
HWL Ebsworth PartnerLuke Dale,Special CounselNiomi Abeywardenaand Law Clerk Annabel Nettle, discuss the recent Federal Court decision inRed Energy Pty…
17 January 2019
Understanding anger and high conflict personality
Nicola Hartfield, mediator and workplace mentor, discusses how anger influences certain personality types and the importance of understanding and mana…
17 January 2019
Productivity Commission Report on Superannuation says SMSF advice needs to improve
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses the SMSF findings in the Productivity Commission Report on Australias…
17 January 2019
Supreme Court on purported wills in Saltmer V Rennick Lawyers
Michele Davis,Head of Succession & Elder Law at Wilson Lawyers, discusses last month's Supreme Court of Queensland decision inSaltmer v Rennick La…
17 January 2019
Hidden tax and accounting issues with granny flats
David Shaw,WSC Group CEO and Founder, discusses the unexpected tax and accounting challenges with the burgeoning property investment area of granny fl…
10 January 2019
High Court decides Full Federal Court partly erred in ASIC V Lewski
Melbourne Law SchoolAssociate Professor Katy Barnettdiscusses the recent High Court decision inAustralian Securities and Investments Commission v Lews…
10 January 2019
Technology tackles false information in resumes
Professor Daryll Hull,Director of Macquarie University's Centre for Workforce Futures, discusses the development of a "digital backpack" to combat the…
10 January 2019
How workplaces can help employees returning to work
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how workplaces can help people returning to work. Transition-friendly initiatives,…
10 January 2019
Late payments a big problem for small and family businesses - Deputy Ombudsman
Dr Craig Latham,Deputy, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, discusses how one of the major issues for small and family business…
10 January 2019
Fox V Commissioner Of Taxation reveals tax traps with employee share schemes
Matthew McKee,Partner at Brown Wright Stein, discusses the decision inFox v Commissioner of Taxation[2018] AATA 2791 and how it is not always a wise t…
10 January 2019
Wine or Wine Product under Food Standards Code and Labelling and Tax Ramifications
Finlaysons Tax & Revenue AssociateTom Hendrickdiscusses what constitutes "wine" for tax purposes and its regulation under the Food Standards Code:…
10 January 2019
High Court decides Full Federal Court partly erred in ASIC V Lewski
Melbourne Law SchoolAssociate Professor Katy Barnettdiscusses the recent High Court decision inAustralian Securities and Investments Commission v Lews…
10 January 2019
Technology tackles false information in resumes
Professor Daryll Hull,Director of Macquarie University's Centre for Workforce Futures, discusses the development of a "digital backpack" to combat the…
10 January 2019
How workplaces can help employees returning to work
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how workplaces can help people returning to work. Transition-friendly initiatives,…
10 January 2019
Late payments a big problem for small and family businesses - Deputy Ombudsman
Dr Craig Latham,Deputy, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, discusses how one of the major issues for small and family business…
10 January 2019
Fox V Commissioner Of Taxation reveals tax traps with employee share schemes
Matthew McKee,Partner at Brown Wright Stein, discusses the decision inFox v Commissioner of Taxation[2018] AATA 2791 and how it is not always a wise t…
10 January 2019
Wine or Wine Product under Food Standards Code and Labelling and Tax Ramifications
Finlaysons Tax & Revenue AssociateTom Hendrickdiscusses what constitutes "wine" for tax purposes and its regulation under the Food Standards Code:…
13 December 2018
Who gets the kids at Christmas in separated families
Monica Blizzard, a Director at KHQ Lawyers and an Accredited Family Law Specialist, discusses parenting for separated families during what should be a…
13 December 2018
Consider a Private Ancillary Fund for private philanthropy this Christmas
Kym Bailey, Technical Services Manager at JBWere, discusses how Private Ancillary Funds provide a structure for private philanthropy and are income ta…
13 December 2018
ATO Aussiegolfa Decision Impact Statement feedback sought
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,recapsAussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Federal Commissioner of Taxationand discus…
13 December 2018
Melbourne property market overview
Tony Crabb,National Director of Research at Cushman and Wakefield, provides an overview of the Melbourne property market as the year draws to a close.…
13 December 2018
Is employment a significant contributing factor where a claimant driver is injured on the job?
Barry Nilsson Special CounselStewart Bolanddiscusses the recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision inRACQ Insurance Limited v Foster, which explored…
13 December 2018
New law to exempt lawyers from registration with office of migration agents registration authority
Integrate LegalPrincipal Rita Chowdhury discusses theMigration Amendment (Regulation of Migration Agents) Bill2018 and its impact on lawyers working i…
13 December 2018
Corporations Act Section 249F and shareholder activism
Corrs Chambers Westgarth PartnerMatthew Critchleyand Senior AssociateAlex Murphydiscuss when directors can properly delay an EGM with reference to the…
13 December 2018
Who gets the kids at Christmas in separated families
Monica Blizzard, a Director at KHQ Lawyers and an Accredited Family Law Specialist, discusses parenting for separated families during what should be a…
13 December 2018
Consider a Private Ancillary Fund for private philanthropy this Christmas
Kym Bailey, Technical Services Manager at JBWere, discusses how Private Ancillary Funds provide a structure for private philanthropy and are income ta…
13 December 2018
ATO Aussiegolfa Decision Impact Statement feedback sought
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,recapsAussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Federal Commissioner of Taxationand discus…
13 December 2018
Melbourne property market overview
Tony Crabb,National Director of Research at Cushman and Wakefield, provides an overview of the Melbourne property market as the year draws to a close.…
13 December 2018
Is employment a significant contributing factor where a claimant driver is injured on the job?
Barry Nilsson Special CounselStewart Bolanddiscusses the recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision inRACQ Insurance Limited v Foster, which explored…
13 December 2018
New law to exempt lawyers from registration with office of migration agents registration authority
Integrate LegalPrincipal Rita Chowdhury discusses theMigration Amendment (Regulation of Migration Agents) Bill2018 and its impact on lawyers working i…
13 December 2018
Corporations Act Section 249F and shareholder activism
Corrs Chambers Westgarth PartnerMatthew Critchleyand Senior AssociateAlex Murphydiscuss when directors can properly delay an EGM with reference to the…
06 December 2018
Giving an ancestry DNA kit this Christmas? Genetic privacy may not be what it seems
Forensic ScientistJane Taupindiscusses the widening net which law enforcement authorities can cast over DNA databases when investigating crime. Recipi…
06 December 2018
Travelling for work: a chance for a tax-deductible holiday?
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discuses what options are available for tax deductions if you combine a work…
06 December 2018
Flexible work arrangements model term introduced
HHG Legal Group Litigation and Dispute Resolution SolicitorGemma Wheeler-Carverdiscusses the Flexible Work Arrangements model term, which was introduc…
06 December 2018
Public Works and Procurement Amendment (Enforcement) Act: Clayton's Reform?
Eakin McCaffery Cox PartnerGregory Rossdiscusses the newPublic Works and Procurement Amendment (Enforcement) Act2018 (NSW) and questions how effective…
06 December 2018
Ethical challenges for lawyers in leasing
ethics4lawyers DirectorMichael Dolandiscusses common ethical challenges which lawyers face when working in the area of leasing, including real life ca…
06 December 2018
Reminder of PEXA lodgements on public holidays this Christmas, New Year
In the lead-up to one of the conveyancing industrys busiest seasons, Heather Crichton, General Manager, Member Support Services at PEXA, discusses how…
06 December 2018
Alleged misrepresentation about parking on battle axe block 'not misleading' in Hyder V Mcgrath Sales
Barry Nilsson Lawyers Insurance & Health AssociateChrisdiscusses the decision inHyder v McGrath Sales Pty Ltd[2018] NSWCA 223 which found that the…
06 December 2018
Giving an ancestry DNA kit this Christmas? Genetic privacy may not be what it seems
Forensic ScientistJane Taupindiscusses the widening net which law enforcement authorities can cast over DNA databases when investigating crime. Recipi…
06 December 2018
Travelling for work: a chance for a tax-deductible holiday?
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discuses what options are available for tax deductions if you combine a work…
06 December 2018
Flexible work arrangements model term introduced
HHG Legal Group Litigation and Dispute Resolution SolicitorGemma Wheeler-Carverdiscusses the Flexible Work Arrangements model term, which was introduc…
06 December 2018
Public Works and Procurement Amendment (Enforcement) Act: Clayton's Reform?
Eakin McCaffery Cox PartnerGregory Rossdiscusses the newPublic Works and Procurement Amendment (Enforcement) Act2018 (NSW) and questions how effective…
06 December 2018
Ethical challenges for lawyers in leasing
ethics4lawyers DirectorMichael Dolandiscusses common ethical challenges which lawyers face when working in the area of leasing, including real life ca…
06 December 2018
Reminder of PEXA lodgements on public holidays this Christmas, New Year
In the lead-up to one of the conveyancing industrys busiest seasons, Heather Crichton, General Manager, Member Support Services at PEXA, discusses how…
06 December 2018
Alleged misrepresentation about parking on battle axe block 'not misleading' in Hyder V Mcgrath Sales
Barry Nilsson Lawyers Insurance & Health AssociateChrisdiscusses the decision inHyder v McGrath Sales Pty Ltd[2018] NSWCA 223 which found that the…
29 November 2018
The sun does not set on a property development plan
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscuss the recent NSW decision inSilver Star Fashions v Dal Broi,which should be heeded by p…
29 November 2018
Knee replacement is artificial aid: Court Of Appeal upholds landmark workers compensation ruling
Carroll & ODea Lawyers'PartnerPeter Lleonartwelcomes the NSW Court of Appeal's upholding of a landmarkWorkers Compensation Commission ruling, whic…
29 November 2018
Foodora for thought: Fair Work Commission finds delivery riders are employees
Angus Macinnis,Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discussesthis month's Fair Work Commission decision inJoshua Klooger v Foodor…
29 November 2018
Master that four-letter word: tripping over TBAR?
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses thechallenges with and deadlines for theTransfer Balance Account Repor…
29 November 2018
Is estate planning for Cryonics a cool idea or hot mess?
KHQ Lawyers'Kimi Shah, Senior Associate in Wills & Estates, and LawyerDarrell Choongdiscuss how estate planning could apply to the "life extension…
29 November 2018
Family Law essentials for accountants
Fiona Caulley,Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist at Phillips Family Law, discusses her Top Five essential areas which every accountant work…
29 November 2018
Are schools obliged to enforce parenting orders?
Cooper Grace Ward Senior AssociateCraig Turveydiscusses whether schools have an obligation to enforce parenting orders.Parents often expect their chil…
29 November 2018
The sun does not set on a property development plan
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscuss the recent NSW decision inSilver Star Fashions v Dal Broi,which should be heeded by p…
29 November 2018
Knee replacement is artificial aid: Court Of Appeal upholds landmark workers compensation ruling
Carroll & ODea Lawyers'PartnerPeter Lleonartwelcomes the NSW Court of Appeal's upholding of a landmarkWorkers Compensation Commission ruling, whic…
29 November 2018
Foodora for thought: Fair Work Commission finds delivery riders are employees
Angus Macinnis,Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discussesthis month's Fair Work Commission decision inJoshua Klooger v Foodor…
29 November 2018
Master that four-letter word: tripping over TBAR?
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses thechallenges with and deadlines for theTransfer Balance Account Repor…
29 November 2018
Is estate planning for Cryonics a cool idea or hot mess?
KHQ Lawyers'Kimi Shah, Senior Associate in Wills & Estates, and LawyerDarrell Choongdiscuss how estate planning could apply to the "life extension…
29 November 2018
Family Law essentials for accountants
Fiona Caulley,Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist at Phillips Family Law, discusses her Top Five essential areas which every accountant work…
29 November 2018
Are schools obliged to enforce parenting orders?
Cooper Grace Ward Senior AssociateCraig Turveydiscusses whether schools have an obligation to enforce parenting orders.Parents often expect their chil…
22 November 2018
High Court: warehouse manager liable for customs duty on stolen smokes
Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers' PartnerFletch Heinemannand Special CounselGillian Bristowdiscuss last week's High Court decision inComptroller General of C…
22 November 2018
Division 6AA ITAA 1936 and potential shake-up to excepted trust income
Kym Bailey, Technical Services Manager at JBWere, discusses Division 6AA of theIncome Tax Assessment Act1936 and why practitioners must be alert to a…
22 November 2018
Complaints against tax practitioners: do promoter penalty provisions apply?
Gregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox andAdrian Abbott,of Sydney Tax Advisory, in the first of a three-part series, recap the key points from their rec…
22 November 2018
Update on regulatory changes in advertising and what's hot at the ACCC
Norton Rose Fulbright PartnerGeorgina Heyand AssociateIsobel Taylorconclude their two-part series on advertising regulations and trends, with a look a…
22 November 2018
Binding Child Support Agreements in Family Law
Chloe McGuinness,a Senior Associate at KHQ Lawyers, concludes her three-part series on Changes to Child Support in 2018. This final instalment covers…
22 November 2018
ACCC announces increased Australian Consumer Law penalties as ACL Review Bill passes
HHG Legal GroupsolicitorNikolina Milosevicdiscusses the recently announced increase in penalties for some breaches of the Australian Consumer Law and…
22 November 2018
High Court: warehouse manager liable for customs duty on stolen smokes
Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers' PartnerFletch Heinemannand Special CounselGillian Bristowdiscuss last week's High Court decision inComptroller General of C…
22 November 2018
Division 6AA ITAA 1936 and potential shake-up to excepted trust income
Kym Bailey, Technical Services Manager at JBWere, discusses Division 6AA of theIncome Tax Assessment Act1936 and why practitioners must be alert to a…
22 November 2018
Complaints against tax practitioners: do promoter penalty provisions apply?
Gregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox andAdrian Abbott,of Sydney Tax Advisory, in the first of a three-part series, recap the key points from their rec…
22 November 2018
Update on regulatory changes in advertising and what's hot at the ACCC
Norton Rose Fulbright PartnerGeorgina Heyand AssociateIsobel Taylorconclude their two-part series on advertising regulations and trends, with a look a…
22 November 2018
Binding Child Support Agreements in Family Law
Chloe McGuinness,a Senior Associate at KHQ Lawyers, concludes her three-part series on Changes to Child Support in 2018. This final instalment covers…
22 November 2018
ACCC announces increased Australian Consumer Law penalties as ACL Review Bill passes
HHG Legal GroupsolicitorNikolina Milosevicdiscusses the recently announced increase in penalties for some breaches of the Australian Consumer Law and…
15 November 2018
Treasury's targeted amendments to Division 7A might mean increased compliance costs, double taxation
Sladen Legal'sNeil Brydges,Patricia MartinsandSam Campbelldiscuss Treasurys proposed amendments to Division 7A, which, they argue, could come at a sig…
15 November 2018
Duty of care breached but wrongful birth claim fails
Barry Nilsson Insurance & Health special counselMelinda Drewdiscusses the decision inNouri v Australian Capital Territorywhere the plaintiffs fail…
15 November 2018
New Long Service Leave regime brings welcome change
HLB Mann Judd Melbourne PartnerMichael Gummeryand Audit ManagerLeonze Downsdiscuss the newLong Service Leave Act2018 (Vic) which began this month. The…
15 November 2018
Another auditor liable for SMSF investment losses in Ryan Wealth Holdings Pty Ltd
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses how another SMSF auditor was found liable for investment losses suffer…
15 November 2018
Do employees have a right to take smoke breaks?
MDC Legallawyer Madeleine Brown discusses the legal ins and outs of workers taking smoke breaks, with reference to the case ofBajada v Trend Windows a…
15 November 2018
What constitutes proper conduct in marketing and communications?
Norton Rose Fulbright PartnerGeorgina Heyand AssociateIsobel Taylorin the first of a two-part series on advertising regulations and trends, discuss ad…
15 November 2018
Plugging gaps in business succession planning
Shadforth Insurance SpecialistKunaal Parbhoo,in the final article of his three-part series on the problem of under-insurance in Australia, discusses h…
15 November 2018
ASIC bans ex-financial services representative after superannuation stealing conviction
ASIC has permanently banned Mr Craig James Wilson from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities, after he was convicted by the D…
15 November 2018
Treasury's targeted amendments to Division 7A might mean increased compliance costs, double taxation
Sladen Legal'sNeil Brydges,Patricia MartinsandSam Campbelldiscuss Treasurys proposed amendments to Division 7A, which, they argue, could come at a sig…
15 November 2018
Duty of care breached but wrongful birth claim fails
Barry Nilsson Insurance & Health special counselMelinda Drewdiscusses the decision inNouri v Australian Capital Territorywhere the plaintiffs fail…
15 November 2018
New Long Service Leave regime brings welcome change
HLB Mann Judd Melbourne PartnerMichael Gummeryand Audit ManagerLeonze Downsdiscuss the newLong Service Leave Act2018 (Vic) which began this month. The…
15 November 2018
Another auditor liable for SMSF investment losses in Ryan Wealth Holdings Pty Ltd
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology,discusses how another SMSF auditor was found liable for investment losses suffer…
15 November 2018
Do employees have a right to take smoke breaks?
MDC Legallawyer Madeleine Brown discusses the legal ins and outs of workers taking smoke breaks, with reference to the case ofBajada v Trend Windows a…
15 November 2018
What constitutes proper conduct in marketing and communications?
Norton Rose Fulbright PartnerGeorgina Heyand AssociateIsobel Taylorin the first of a two-part series on advertising regulations and trends, discuss ad…
15 November 2018
Plugging gaps in business succession planning
Shadforth Insurance SpecialistKunaal Parbhoo,in the final article of his three-part series on the problem of under-insurance in Australia, discusses h…
15 November 2018
ASIC bans ex-financial services representative after superannuation stealing conviction
ASIC has permanently banned Mr Craig James Wilson from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities, after he was convicted by the D…
08 November 2018
ATO uses data matching to crack down on share income, capital gains
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox, discuss the latest on how the ATO is cracking down on undeclared incom…
08 November 2018
Australian Financial Complaints Authority open for business: impact on practitioners
David Huggins, principal ofHuggins Legal, discusses what effect the AFCA might have on legal practitioners. The most likely source of increasing dispu…
08 November 2018
Special leave grants by High Court at a 10-year low
Melbourne Law SchoolProfessor Jeremy Gansanalyses the special leave grant statistics from the High Court and discovers that last month, such grants we…
08 November 2018
ASIC welcomes Federal Court penalties of $9m against Melbourne business over financial services breaches
A Melbourne-based financial services and credit business has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $8,980,000 in total after it engage…
08 November 2018
Avoid a nasty surprise: landholder duty can apply in unexpected situations
Matthew McKee,Partner at Brown Wright Stein, discusses how private landholder duty can apply in NSW in unexpected circumstances. The potential for lan…
08 November 2018
Can Instagram 'celebrities' be taxed for their fame?
Norton Rose Fulbright PartnerGeorgina Heyand AssociateIsobel Taylorexplore the taxable Insta value of attention-seeking 'celebrities' who use a separa…
08 November 2018
How to avoid an offer of compromise not being considered a compromise?
HWL Ebsworth PartnerRebecca Hoskingand ParalegalEdward Bashadiscuss circumstances where an offer is and is not a compromise with reference to theUnifo…
08 November 2018
ATO uses data matching to crack down on share income, capital gains
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox, discuss the latest on how the ATO is cracking down on undeclared incom…
08 November 2018
Australian Financial Complaints Authority open for business: impact on practitioners
David Huggins, principal ofHuggins Legal, discusses what effect the AFCA might have on legal practitioners. The most likely source of increasing dispu…
08 November 2018
Special leave grants by High Court at a 10-year low
Melbourne Law SchoolProfessor Jeremy Gansanalyses the special leave grant statistics from the High Court and discovers that last month, such grants we…
08 November 2018
ASIC welcomes Federal Court penalties of $9m against Melbourne business over financial services breaches
A Melbourne-based financial services and credit business has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $8,980,000 in total after it engage…
08 November 2018
Avoid a nasty surprise: landholder duty can apply in unexpected situations
Matthew McKee,Partner at Brown Wright Stein, discusses how private landholder duty can apply in NSW in unexpected circumstances. The potential for lan…
08 November 2018
Can Instagram 'celebrities' be taxed for their fame?
Norton Rose Fulbright PartnerGeorgina Heyand AssociateIsobel Taylorexplore the taxable Insta value of attention-seeking 'celebrities' who use a separa…
08 November 2018
How to avoid an offer of compromise not being considered a compromise?
HWL Ebsworth PartnerRebecca Hoskingand ParalegalEdward Bashadiscuss circumstances where an offer is and is not a compromise with reference to theUnifo…
01 November 2018
Automated ATO 'decision' letter generates uncertainty after High Court bid fails in Pintarich
Sladen Legal AssociateSam Campbelldiscusses the opportunity for the ATO arising from a Clayton's decision. Last month, the High Court refused to grant…
01 November 2018
Fast-tracked small business tax cuts passed
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses the SME tax cuts which are on their way soon, following the passin…
01 November 2018
New laws stipulate three-year validity period for gift cards sold in Australia
Allens PartnerJacqueline Downesand AssociateSarah Rodriguesdiscuss the passing of theTreasury Laws Amendment (Gift Cards) Bill2018 (Cth) into law, whi…
01 November 2018
Can an employer dismiss an employee who has made a vexatious or baseless complaint?
MDC Legal lawyerGemma Littlediscusses whether an employee can be dismissed for making a vexatious or baseless complaint in the workplace. The employer…
01 November 2018
Church negligent in risk assessment failure after go-karting injury
Barry Nilssoninsurance law solicitorAndrew Clarkediscusses the recent decision inApostolic Church Australia Ltd v Dixon[2018] WASCA 146, where a churc…
01 November 2018
Understanding the liquidity challenge faced by SMSF trustees
Shadforth Insurance SpecialistKunaal Parbhoo,in the second of a three-part series "Shedding Light on Financial Exposure" forLegalwise News, continues…
01 November 2018
How charitable companies can achieve a 'beautiful' constitution: practical tips and helpful processes
Emil Ford LawyersJoseph OMara, Associate, revisits the key points from his September presentation at Legalwises annual Charities and Not-For-Profits S…
01 November 2018
Automated ATO 'decision' letter generates uncertainty after High Court bid fails in Pintarich
Sladen Legal AssociateSam Campbelldiscusses the opportunity for the ATO arising from a Clayton's decision. Last month, the High Court refused to grant…
01 November 2018
Fast-tracked small business tax cuts passed
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses the SME tax cuts which are on their way soon, following the passin…
01 November 2018
New laws stipulate three-year validity period for gift cards sold in Australia
Allens PartnerJacqueline Downesand AssociateSarah Rodriguesdiscuss the passing of theTreasury Laws Amendment (Gift Cards) Bill2018 (Cth) into law, whi…
01 November 2018
Can an employer dismiss an employee who has made a vexatious or baseless complaint?
MDC Legal lawyerGemma Littlediscusses whether an employee can be dismissed for making a vexatious or baseless complaint in the workplace. The employer…
01 November 2018
Church negligent in risk assessment failure after go-karting injury
Barry Nilssoninsurance law solicitorAndrew Clarkediscusses the recent decision inApostolic Church Australia Ltd v Dixon[2018] WASCA 146, where a churc…
01 November 2018
Understanding the liquidity challenge faced by SMSF trustees
Shadforth Insurance SpecialistKunaal Parbhoo,in the second of a three-part series "Shedding Light on Financial Exposure" forLegalwise News, continues…
01 November 2018
How charitable companies can achieve a 'beautiful' constitution: practical tips and helpful processes
Emil Ford LawyersJoseph OMara, Associate, revisits the key points from his September presentation at Legalwises annual Charities and Not-For-Profits S…
25 October 2018
Are employees obligated to tell employers if they have a mental illness?
Christa Ludlow,Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses whether an employee has an obligation to inform their employer that they have a ment…
25 October 2018
Roy Morgan research finds increasing number of women with superannuation
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisorand Director ofSuperology,discusses how Superannuation is growing amongst women, according to the latest da…
25 October 2018
Life's three certainties: death, taxes and fights over legal professional privilege
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses a recent comment from ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan about the Tax…
25 October 2018
Superannuation, estate planning overview: new rules, complexities, strategies
Townsends Business & Corporate Lawyers'Brian Hor,Special Counsel - Superannuation & Estate Planning, summarises recent changes to superannuati…
25 October 2018
Company which only does building work interstate within definition of 'construction company' - Midson Construction (QLD) & ORS v QBCC
Kirsty Stewart,Senior Associate at the Construct Law Group, discusses a recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision which confirmed that a company tha…
25 October 2018
Yazaki's $46m in penalties for cartel conduct sticks as High Court dismisses appeal bid
The High Court has dismissed a special leave application by Japanese company Yazaki Corporation to appeal the Full Federal Courts decision ordering Ya…
25 October 2018
Department of Justice seeks feedback for review of Domestic Violence Justice Strategy
The NSW Department of Justice is seeking feedback from people who have been the victim or perpetrator of a domestic or family violence incident in the…
25 October 2018
Are employees obligated to tell employers if they have a mental illness?
Christa Ludlow,Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses whether an employee has an obligation to inform their employer that they have a ment…
25 October 2018
Roy Morgan research finds increasing number of women with superannuation
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisorand Director ofSuperology,discusses how Superannuation is growing amongst women, according to the latest da…
25 October 2018
Life's three certainties: death, taxes and fights over legal professional privilege
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses a recent comment from ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan about the Tax…
25 October 2018
Superannuation, estate planning overview: new rules, complexities, strategies
Townsends Business & Corporate Lawyers'Brian Hor,Special Counsel - Superannuation & Estate Planning, summarises recent changes to superannuati…
25 October 2018
Company which only does building work interstate within definition of 'construction company' - Midson Construction (QLD) & ORS v QBCC
Kirsty Stewart,Senior Associate at the Construct Law Group, discusses a recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision which confirmed that a company tha…
25 October 2018
Yazaki's $46m in penalties for cartel conduct sticks as High Court dismisses appeal bid
The High Court has dismissed a special leave application by Japanese company Yazaki Corporation to appeal the Full Federal Courts decision ordering Ya…
25 October 2018
Department of Justice seeks feedback for review of Domestic Violence Justice Strategy
The NSW Department of Justice is seeking feedback from people who have been the victim or perpetrator of a domestic or family violence incident in the…
18 October 2018
ASIC Bans Ex-financial Services, Credit Representative Anabelle Martincic After $1.14M Fraud in Perth
Ms Martincics former partner was one of three directors of M3 Building and Construction (M3). Between late 2013 and April 2016, Ms Martincic did finan…
18 October 2018
Sex, Money & Contracts - Record $1.4M Sexual Harassment Pay-out Not for Harassed
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses how this recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision led to a $1.4…
18 October 2018
Purpose of the Sole Purpose Test - Life after Aussiegolfa v Commissioner of Taxation
Kym Bailey, Technical Services Manager at JBWere, discusses the impact ofAussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Commissioner of Taxation[2018] FCAFC 122, now…
18 October 2018
Purpose of the sole purpose test – life after Aussiegolfa v Commissioner of Taxation
Kym Bailey, Technical Services Manager at JBWere, discusses the impact ofAussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Commissioner of Taxation[2018] FCAFC 122, now…
18 October 2018
Record $1.4m sexual harassment pay-out not for harassed in Maven Dental Group v S & M England & Ors
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses how this recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision led to…
18 October 2018
ASIC bans ex-financial services, credit representative Annabelle Martincic after $1.14m fraud in Perth
ASIC has permanently banned Annabelle Martincic from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities.Ms Martincics former partner was o…
18 October 2018
Fair Work Commission orders indemnity costs against manager in 'doomed’ unfair dismissal application
Cooper Grace Ward PartnerBelinda Winterdiscusses the recent Fair Work Commission decision inCharles Parletta Real Estate Pty Ltd v Ms Maria DOrtenzio…
18 October 2018
First formal enforcement notice issued under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe
Frith Tweedie, Digital Law Leader at EY Law New Zealand,discusses what firms can learn from Europe's first enforcement notice under the GDPR, which th…
18 October 2018
Value of small business CGT Concession Superannuation Contributions
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor, discusses the sometimes overlooked importance of Small Business CGT Concession Superannuation Contributio…
18 October 2018
Judicial appointments in Australia less controversial, 'more opaque' than United States
KHQ Lawyers'Darren Sommers, Principal Solicitor,andStephanie Koumbarakos,trainee lawyer, discuss how judges are appointed in Australia, in light of th…
18 October 2018
ASIC Bans Ex-financial Services, Credit Representative Anabelle Martincic After $1.14M Fraud in Perth
Ms Martincics former partner was one of three directors of M3 Building and Construction (M3). Between late 2013 and April 2016, Ms Martincic did finan…
18 October 2018
Sex, Money & Contracts - Record $1.4M Sexual Harassment Pay-out Not for Harassed
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses how this recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision led to a $1.4…
18 October 2018
Purpose of the Sole Purpose Test - Life after Aussiegolfa v Commissioner of Taxation
Kym Bailey, Technical Services Manager at JBWere, discusses the impact ofAussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Commissioner of Taxation[2018] FCAFC 122, now…
18 October 2018
Purpose of the sole purpose test – life after Aussiegolfa v Commissioner of Taxation
Kym Bailey, Technical Services Manager at JBWere, discusses the impact ofAussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Commissioner of Taxation[2018] FCAFC 122, now…
18 October 2018
Record $1.4m sexual harassment pay-out not for harassed in Maven Dental Group v S & M England & Ors
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses how this recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision led to…
18 October 2018
ASIC bans ex-financial services, credit representative Annabelle Martincic after $1.14m fraud in Perth
ASIC has permanently banned Annabelle Martincic from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities.Ms Martincics former partner was o…
18 October 2018
Fair Work Commission orders indemnity costs against manager in 'doomed’ unfair dismissal application
Cooper Grace Ward PartnerBelinda Winterdiscusses the recent Fair Work Commission decision inCharles Parletta Real Estate Pty Ltd v Ms Maria DOrtenzio…
18 October 2018
First formal enforcement notice issued under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe
Frith Tweedie, Digital Law Leader at EY Law New Zealand,discusses what firms can learn from Europe's first enforcement notice under the GDPR, which th…
18 October 2018
Value of small business CGT Concession Superannuation Contributions
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor, discusses the sometimes overlooked importance of Small Business CGT Concession Superannuation Contributio…
18 October 2018
Judicial appointments in Australia less controversial, 'more opaque' than United States
KHQ Lawyers'Darren Sommers, Principal Solicitor,andStephanie Koumbarakos,trainee lawyer, discuss how judges are appointed in Australia, in light of th…
11 October 2018
NSW Government has Westconnex win in court of appeal battle against property developer Desane
Gregory Ross,Partner at Eakin McCaffery Cox, discusses the NSW Government's recent court victory against Desane, which cleared a compulsory acquisitio…
11 October 2018
NSW Court of Appeal in Fuller-Wilson revisits police officers and conflicting duties of care
Carroll & O'Dea Special CounselBill Madden, an accredited specialist in personal injury law, discusses the recent NSW Court of Appeal decision inF…
11 October 2018
Jail for 65-year-old New Zealand resident for $820k+ tax fraud in Brisbane
A 65-year-old New Zealand resident was last week sentenced to five years and 10 months jail for tax fraud committed while he was living and conducting…
11 October 2018
Trending of amalgamations and mergers of not-for-profits as a way to survive
Mills Oakley PartnerVera Visevicdiscusses the rise of mergers as an avenue for longevity in the not-for-profit sector. There is no doubt that mergers…
11 October 2018
Disclosure document obligations under Franchising Code of Conduct
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers'Sean O'Donnell,Partner, andMassimo Di Maio,Associate, discuss how the Franchising Code of Conduct requires franchisors to create…
11 October 2018
ASIC publishes guidance on code of ethics compliance schemes for financial advisers
ASIC has released guidance on its proposed approach to approving and overseeing compliance schemes for financial advisers (RG 269).The financial advic…
11 October 2018
NSW Government has Westconnex win in court of appeal battle against property developer Desane
Gregory Ross,Partner at Eakin McCaffery Cox, discusses the NSW Government's recent court victory against Desane, which cleared a compulsory acquisitio…
11 October 2018
NSW Court of Appeal in Fuller-Wilson revisits police officers and conflicting duties of care
Carroll & O'Dea Special CounselBill Madden, an accredited specialist in personal injury law, discusses the recent NSW Court of Appeal decision inF…
11 October 2018
Jail for 65-year-old New Zealand resident for $820k+ tax fraud in Brisbane
A 65-year-old New Zealand resident was last week sentenced to five years and 10 months jail for tax fraud committed while he was living and conducting…
11 October 2018
Trending of amalgamations and mergers of not-for-profits as a way to survive
Mills Oakley PartnerVera Visevicdiscusses the rise of mergers as an avenue for longevity in the not-for-profit sector. There is no doubt that mergers…
11 October 2018
Disclosure document obligations under Franchising Code of Conduct
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers'Sean O'Donnell,Partner, andMassimo Di Maio,Associate, discuss how the Franchising Code of Conduct requires franchisors to create…
11 October 2018
ASIC publishes guidance on code of ethics compliance schemes for financial advisers
ASIC has released guidance on its proposed approach to approving and overseeing compliance schemes for financial advisers (RG 269).The financial advic…
05 October 2018
Widening of vicarious liability in Civil Liability Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse Liability) Bill?
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses theCivil Liability Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse Liability…
05 October 2018
Building fires prompt new mandatory combustible cladding checklist for certain building owners
Cooper Grace Ward'sLaura GahanandLeanne ONeill, both Special Counsel, discuss thenewBuilding and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation2018…
05 October 2018
Procedural aspects of managing under-performing employees becoming a common trap for employers
MDC Legal'sMark Cox, Director, andNikita Barsby, Senior Associate, discuss how recent authorities have shown that the procedural side of managing unde…
05 October 2018
ATO keeps eye on work-related expenses while keeping taxpayers informed of what they can claim
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox, discusswhat taxpayers can do to ensure they correctly claim for work-r…
05 October 2018
ACCC welcomes exclusive dealing penalties in polycarbonate distribution case reaching $12m
Oakmoore Pty Ltd, trading as EGR, and its director Mr Rodney Horwill were ordered last Friday to pay $6.35 million in penalties for being knowingly co…
05 October 2018
ASIC welcomes conviction on appeal of ex-CBA fraudster financial planner
ASIC and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions successfully appealed the sentence of Ricky David Gillespie, a former senior financial plann…
05 October 2018
Australians over-reliant on government, under-insured and financially exposed
Shadforth Insurance SpecialistKunaal Parbhoo,in the first of a three-part series "Shedding Light on Financial Exposure" forLegalwise News, discusses t…
05 October 2018
Widening of vicarious liability in Civil Liability Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse Liability) Bill?
Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discusses theCivil Liability Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse Liability…
05 October 2018
Building fires prompt new mandatory combustible cladding checklist for certain building owners
Cooper Grace Ward'sLaura GahanandLeanne ONeill, both Special Counsel, discuss thenewBuilding and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation2018…
05 October 2018
Procedural aspects of managing under-performing employees becoming a common trap for employers
MDC Legal'sMark Cox, Director, andNikita Barsby, Senior Associate, discuss how recent authorities have shown that the procedural side of managing unde…
05 October 2018
ATO keeps eye on work-related expenses while keeping taxpayers informed of what they can claim
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox, discusswhat taxpayers can do to ensure they correctly claim for work-r…
05 October 2018
ACCC welcomes exclusive dealing penalties in polycarbonate distribution case reaching $12m
Oakmoore Pty Ltd, trading as EGR, and its director Mr Rodney Horwill were ordered last Friday to pay $6.35 million in penalties for being knowingly co…
05 October 2018
ASIC welcomes conviction on appeal of ex-CBA fraudster financial planner
ASIC and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions successfully appealed the sentence of Ricky David Gillespie, a former senior financial plann…
05 October 2018
Australians over-reliant on government, under-insured and financially exposed
Shadforth Insurance SpecialistKunaal Parbhoo,in the first of a three-part series "Shedding Light on Financial Exposure" forLegalwise News, discusses t…
27 September 2018
ATO appears to adopt stricter test to determine if holiday rentals 'genuinely available for rent'
Matthew McKee,Partner at Brown Wright Stein,discusses the ATO's approach to determining whether holiday rental properties are "genuinely available for…
27 September 2018
Should I pay off my Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt early?
Michelle Maynard,Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discussesthe pros and cons of paying off a Higher Education Loan Program debt…
27 September 2018
ATO appears to adopt stricter test to determine if holiday rentals 'genuinely available for rent'
Matthew McKee,Partner at Brown Wright Stein,discusses the ATO's approach to determining whether holiday rental properties are "genuinely available for…
27 September 2018
Should I pay off my Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt early?
Michelle Maynard,Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discussesthe pros and cons of paying off a Higher Education Loan Program debt…
20 September 2018
Key components of Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2018
Vincents Chartered AccountantsLouisa Sijabat, a Trustee in Bankruptcy, Registered Liquidator, Chartered Accountant and Director, andDamien Davis, a Se…
20 September 2018
Full Court of the Family Court considers question of procedural fairness in Faulkes & Tomkins
BarristerGuy Watermandiscusses the recent Full Court of the Family Court decision inFaulkes & Tomkins, where the primary judge had determined pare…
20 September 2018
NSW District Court confirms Health And Safety Duty under WHS Act extends to wide cohort in Safe Work Nsw V Wagga Motors P/L
Angus Macinnis,Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discussesthe NSW District Court decision inSafe Work NSW v Wagga Motors Pty L…
20 September 2018
Hart V Commissioner Of Taxation - a lesson for all SMSFs on what not to do under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act
Kym Bailey,Technical Services Manager at JBWere, discusses the AAT decision inHart v Commissioner of Taxationwhich revealed a plethora of breaches of…
20 September 2018
Key components of Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2018
Vincents Chartered AccountantsLouisa Sijabat, a Trustee in Bankruptcy, Registered Liquidator, Chartered Accountant and Director, andDamien Davis, a Se…
20 September 2018
Full Court of the Family Court considers question of procedural fairness in Faulkes & Tomkins
BarristerGuy Watermandiscusses the recent Full Court of the Family Court decision inFaulkes & Tomkins, where the primary judge had determined pare…
20 September 2018
NSW District Court confirms Health And Safety Duty under WHS Act extends to wide cohort in Safe Work Nsw V Wagga Motors P/L
Angus Macinnis,Director of Dispute Resolution at Stevens Vuaran Lawyers, discussesthe NSW District Court decision inSafe Work NSW v Wagga Motors Pty L…
20 September 2018
Hart V Commissioner Of Taxation - a lesson for all SMSFs on what not to do under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act
Kym Bailey,Technical Services Manager at JBWere, discusses the AAT decision inHart v Commissioner of Taxationwhich revealed a plethora of breaches of…
13 September 2018
Draft guideline for ATO discretion to extend deadline to sell dwelling from deceased estate
Legal Consolidated Barristers and SolicitorsAdjunct Professor Dr Brett Davies discusses the ATO's Draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2018/D6whic…
13 September 2018
NSW toughens laws on short-term holiday letting - Airbnb, Homeaway Stayz - limiting duration of stay
Hunt & Hunt Lawyers'Penny Cable,Partner, andDaniel Murray,Associate, discuss the tough new Airbnb laws due to come into effect in NSW.The short-te…
13 September 2018
Draft guideline for ATO discretion to extend deadline to sell dwelling from deceased estate
Legal Consolidated Barristers and SolicitorsAdjunct Professor Dr Brett Davies discusses the ATO's Draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2018/D6whic…
13 September 2018
NSW toughens laws on short-term holiday letting - Airbnb, Homeaway Stayz - limiting duration of stay
Hunt & Hunt Lawyers'Penny Cable,Partner, andDaniel Murray,Associate, discuss the tough new Airbnb laws due to come into effect in NSW.The short-te…
06 September 2018
Full Federal Court decision in Workpac Pty Ltd V Skene affects all employers of casuals
Claire Brown,KHQ Lawyers Special Counsel in Workplace Relations, discusses the impact of the recent decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court in…
06 September 2018
NSW Supreme Court judge blasts NDIA/NDIS repayment claim against vulnerable plaintiff
Evelyn Garnett,Senior Associate at Carroll & ODea Lawyers, discusses the recent NSW Supreme Court case ofSharp v Home Care Service of New South Wa…
06 September 2018
Interim parenting issues in Family Court decision of Matenson & Matenson [2018] Famcafc 133
BarristerGuy Watermandiscusses the case ofMatenson & Matenson[2018] FamCAFC 133where the father appealed the primary Judges dismissal of all inter…
06 September 2018
Can you sue your university for failing to find a job?
Stipe Vuleta, Managing Director at Chamberlains Law Firm, discusses the potential for graduates to sue educational institutions because the education…
06 September 2018
Full Federal Court decision in Workpac Pty Ltd V Skene affects all employers of casuals
Claire Brown,KHQ Lawyers Special Counsel in Workplace Relations, discusses the impact of the recent decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court in…
06 September 2018
NSW Supreme Court judge blasts NDIA/NDIS repayment claim against vulnerable plaintiff
Evelyn Garnett,Senior Associate at Carroll & ODea Lawyers, discusses the recent NSW Supreme Court case ofSharp v Home Care Service of New South Wa…
06 September 2018
Interim parenting issues in Family Court decision of Matenson & Matenson [2018] Famcafc 133
BarristerGuy Watermandiscusses the case ofMatenson & Matenson[2018] FamCAFC 133where the father appealed the primary Judges dismissal of all inter…
06 September 2018
Can you sue your university for failing to find a job?
Stipe Vuleta, Managing Director at Chamberlains Law Firm, discusses the potential for graduates to sue educational institutions because the education…
30 August 2018
Queensland Supreme Court confirms attorney can make, renew or extend superannuation binding nomination on member's behalf
Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers'Partner Scott Hay-Bartlem,Partner Clinton Jackson,and Senior AssociatesHayley MitchellandSteven Jelldiscuss how the Supreme…
30 August 2018
Queensland Supreme Court confirms attorney can make, renew or extend superannuation binding nomination on member's behalf
Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers'Partner Scott Hay-Bartlem,Partner Clinton Jackson,and Senior AssociatesHayley MitchellandSteven Jelldiscuss how the Supreme…
23 August 2018
ATO Renews Data Matching Program to catch Tax Cheat Landlords' Undeclared Rental Income
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox, discuss theATO's renewed focus on landlords who have failed to disclos…
23 August 2018
Changes to Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 might terminate Binding Child Support Agreements
Cooper Grace Ward Senior AssociateCraig Turveydiscusses recent key amendments to theChild Support (Assessment) Act 1989which are retrospective and aff…
23 August 2018
Surprise SMSF sole purpose test decision in Aussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) V Commissioner Of Taxation Appeal
Tracey Scotchbrook,SMSF Specialist Advisor, discusses the recent Federal Court of Australia Full Court decision ofAussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Comm…
23 August 2018
Quadruple Negative No Quantum Leap for Literary Lawyers
Robert Angyal, SC, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator, ponders the wordy wonders of legalese - something lawyers would never be accused of being lacka…
23 August 2018
Rise of Smart Contracts with Blockchain Technology in Australia and New Zealand
MinterEllisonRuddWatts PartnerTom Maasland,and MinterEllison Sydney PartnerAnthony Lloydand AssociateAlexander Horder, discuss the rise of Smart Contr…
23 August 2018
ATO Renews Data Matching Program to catch Tax Cheat Landlords' Undeclared Rental Income
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox, discuss theATO's renewed focus on landlords who have failed to disclos…
23 August 2018
Changes to Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 might terminate Binding Child Support Agreements
Cooper Grace Ward Senior AssociateCraig Turveydiscusses recent key amendments to theChild Support (Assessment) Act 1989which are retrospective and aff…
23 August 2018
Surprise SMSF sole purpose test decision in Aussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) V Commissioner Of Taxation Appeal
Tracey Scotchbrook,SMSF Specialist Advisor, discusses the recent Federal Court of Australia Full Court decision ofAussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Comm…
23 August 2018
Quadruple Negative No Quantum Leap for Literary Lawyers
Robert Angyal, SC, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator, ponders the wordy wonders of legalese - something lawyers would never be accused of being lacka…
23 August 2018
Rise of Smart Contracts with Blockchain Technology in Australia and New Zealand
MinterEllisonRuddWatts PartnerTom Maasland,and MinterEllison Sydney PartnerAnthony Lloydand AssociateAlexander Horder, discuss the rise of Smart Contr…
16 August 2018
ATO Crackdown on Share Economy Accommodation income from platforms including Airbnb, HomeAway stayz
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox, discuss the ATO's just announced focus on Sharing Economy Accommodatio…
16 August 2018
ATO Crackdown on Share Economy Accommodation income from platforms including Airbnb, HomeAway stayz
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox, discuss the ATO's just announced focus on Sharing Economy Accommodatio…
09 August 2018
Queensland Supreme Court to Rule on Ability to Pay Death Benefit from SMSF
Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers'Partner Scott Hay-Bartlem,Partner Clinton JacksonandSenior Associate Hayley Mitchelldiscuss how their firm recently acted fo…
09 August 2018
Controversial ATO Statutory Garnishee Powers Steal Spotlight with Abuse Allegations
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross, of Eakin McCaffery Cox, discuss the ATO's garnishee powers in light of recent allegations that…
09 August 2018
Govern your organisation's data
Annelies Moens, Managing Director, Privcore discusses why data and its governance is important to most, if not all, organisations and is something tha…
09 August 2018
Queensland Supreme Court to Rule on Ability to Pay Death Benefit from SMSF
Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers'Partner Scott Hay-Bartlem,Partner Clinton JacksonandSenior Associate Hayley Mitchelldiscuss how their firm recently acted fo…
09 August 2018
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PEXA calls on Property Industry to Boost Awareness of Cyber Security Risks
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Laws of the Confessional v Mandatory Reporting recommended by Royal Commission on Child Sexual Abuse
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02 August 2018
PEXA calls on Property Industry to Boost Awareness of Cyber Security Risks
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02 August 2018
Laws of the Confessional v Mandatory Reporting recommended by Royal Commission on Child Sexual Abuse
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26 July 2018
Plaintiff wins $100K in defamation case after arguing Defendant liable for defamatory comments in Facebook post
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26 July 2018
CrownBet loses legal wager over Sportingbet name to rival Sportsbet
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26 July 2018
Plaintiff wins $100K in defamation case after arguing Defendant liable for defamatory comments in Facebook post
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CrownBet loses legal wager over Sportingbet name to rival Sportsbet
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Employee wins $585K from Employer after Workplace Assault
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19 July 2018
Employee wins $585K from Employer after Workplace Assault
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12 July 2018
ATO grants Penalty Relief for Small Business Mistakes from 1 July 2018
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12 July 2018
ATO grants Penalty Relief for Small Business Mistakes from 1 July 2018
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ASIC findings reveal problems with SMSF compliance and ‘one stop shops’
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ATO to crack down on Australians receiving income in foreign bank accounts
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05 July 2018
New protection of domestic violence survivors in Family Law matters welcome but more must be done
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05 July 2018
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28 June 2018
NSW Council for Civil Liberties strengthens opposition to ‘oppressive’ anti-public gathering laws on Crown Land
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28 June 2018
Class Actions and Litigation Funding Ripe for Legislative Reform
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28 June 2018
Melbourne man can sue Google for defamation over search engine results of criminals
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28 June 2018
NSW Council for Civil Liberties strengthens opposition to ‘oppressive’ anti-public gathering laws on Crown Land
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28 June 2018
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Melbourne man can sue Google for defamation over search engine results of criminals
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Court of Appeal’s dismissal of Rebel Wilson’s entire economic loss award highlights frailties of loss of opportunity cases
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21 June 2018
NSW Government courts WestConnex success against Desane Properties in Court of Appeal
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21 June 2018
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Court of Appeal’s dismissal of Rebel Wilson’s entire economic loss award highlights frailties of loss of opportunity cases
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21 June 2018
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High Court of Australia Determines Questions of International Human Rights Law
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Sexual harassment is a serious problem for the Legal industry
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07 June 2018
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High Court of Australia Determines Questions of International Human Rights Law
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31 May 2018
Case Law Update: International Relocation of Children
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31 May 2018
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31 May 2018
Case Law Update: International Relocation of Children
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31 May 2018
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24 May 2018
Legal Update: Coming Changes to the NDIS in WA
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24 May 2018
Parental Alienation is a Growing Problem, Family Therapist and Mediator says
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Legal Update: Coming Changes to the NDIS in WA
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17 May 2018
Maurice Blackburn’s Alison Barrett says executive officers of amusement parks risk facing 20 years in jail if their rides prove fatal
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17 May 2018
Three-Yearly Audits for SMSFs in Budget 2018
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17 May 2018
Denial of Deductions for Vacant Land in Budget 2018
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17 May 2018
Marriage Equality and Revocation of Wills
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17 May 2018
When Solicitors Might be Exposed to a Cost Order Sought Against Them
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17 May 2018
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17 May 2018
WestConnex Hits Hurdle in Desane v State of New South Wales
Gregory Ross, an Accredited Specialist in Government and Administrative Law and a Partner at Eakin McCaffery Cox Lawyers, reflects on a recent case in…
17 May 2018
Maurice Blackburn’s Alison Barrett says executive officers of amusement parks risk facing 20 years in jail if their rides prove fatal
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17 May 2018
Three-Yearly Audits for SMSFs in Budget 2018
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Denial of Deductions for Vacant Land in Budget 2018
Natalie ClaughtonandJacci Mandersloot, Directors of MC Tax Advisors, reflect on the Budget changes to deductions for vacant land and discuss future im…
17 May 2018
Marriage Equality and Revocation of Wills
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17 May 2018
When Solicitors Might be Exposed to a Cost Order Sought Against Them
BarristerGuy Watermanreflects upon a case which provides a useful guide to the circumstances where solicitorsmayexpose themselves to a cost order bein…
17 May 2018
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17 May 2018
WestConnex Hits Hurdle in Desane v State of New South Wales
Gregory Ross, an Accredited Specialist in Government and Administrative Law and a Partner at Eakin McCaffery Cox Lawyers, reflects on a recent case in…
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14 September 2023
A Growth Mindset: Top 13 mistakes in upscaling a professional services firm
The legal profession in Australia has witnessed a surge in micro-firms and sole practitioners. Recent data reveals 84% of law firms are now solo opera…
14 September 2023
A Growth Mindset: Top 13 mistakes in upscaling a professional services firm
The legal profession in Australia has witnessed a surge in micro-firms and sole practitioners. Recent data reveals 84% of law firms are now solo opera…
07 September 2023
The Federal Court's Recent Landmark Verdict: Largest-Ever Penalty for Breaching Continuous Disclosure Regulations
Simone Rees, Co-Founder and Principal at Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers shares her insight on the Federal Court's recent landmark verdict. In a si…
07 September 2023
The Federal Court's Recent Landmark Verdict: Largest-Ever Penalty for Breaching Continuous Disclosure Regulations
Simone Rees, Co-Founder and Principal at Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers shares her insight on the Federal Court's recent landmark verdict. In a si…
05 September 2023
Key Takeaways from Recent Immigration Law Cases with Chris Honnery
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Chris Honnery, Barrister at Frederick Jordan Chambers, addresses key questions regarding deci…
05 September 2023
Marial Lewis on Immigration Law: Challenges, Triumphs, and the Road Ahead
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Marial Lewis, Principal Lawyer and Founder of Crossover Law Group, addresses key questions re…
05 September 2023
Key Takeaways from Recent Immigration Law Cases with Chris Honnery
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Chris Honnery, Barrister at Frederick Jordan Chambers, addresses key questions regarding deci…
05 September 2023
Marial Lewis on Immigration Law: Challenges, Triumphs, and the Road Ahead
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Marial Lewis, Principal Lawyer and Founder of Crossover Law Group, addresses key questions re…
04 September 2023
Unravelling the Scope of an Employer’s Responsibility: Analysing Vicarious Liability in Australia through CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman
Luke Geary, Partner, Hudson Digby, Senior Associate and Sara Taylor, Lawyer, at Mills Oakley unravels the scope of an employers responsibility and sha…
04 September 2023
Unravelling the Scope of an Employer’s Responsibility: Analysing Vicarious Liability in Australia through CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman
Luke Geary, Partner, Hudson Digby, Senior Associate and Sara Taylor, Lawyer, at Mills Oakley unravels the scope of an employers responsibility and sha…
31 August 2023
Electric Vehicles and tax – The current state of play
Elizabeth Lucas, Partner of Employment Solutions at Grant Thornton, shares her insight on the complex landscape of electric vehicle taxation, offering…
31 August 2023
Vicarious Liability Under the Sex Discrimination Act and Common Law
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global, shares his insight on the crucial and often overlooked distinctions between statutory and common law v…
31 August 2023
Electric Vehicles and tax – The current state of play
Elizabeth Lucas, Partner of Employment Solutions at Grant Thornton, shares her insight on the complex landscape of electric vehicle taxation, offering…
31 August 2023
Vicarious Liability Under the Sex Discrimination Act and Common Law
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global, shares his insight on the crucial and often overlooked distinctions between statutory and common law v…
21 August 2023
Disclosure Obligations and Dealing with Disputes about Disclosure - Q & A with Alicia Hill
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Alicia Hill, Principal at Sladen Legal, addresses key questions regarding disclosure obligati…
21 August 2023
How are charities interpreted to be Public Benevolent Institutions?
Harriet Warlow-Shill, Partner at Warlows Legal, joined to share her insights into the meaning of the charity sub-type Public Benevolent Institution, a…
21 August 2023
Disclosure Obligations and Dealing with Disputes about Disclosure - Q & A with Alicia Hill
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Alicia Hill, Principal at Sladen Legal, addresses key questions regarding disclosure obligati…
21 August 2023
How are charities interpreted to be Public Benevolent Institutions?
Harriet Warlow-Shill, Partner at Warlows Legal, joined to share her insights into the meaning of the charity sub-type Public Benevolent Institution, a…
17 August 2023
Recent Court of Appeal Decision towards Expert Evidence - Q&A with Melanie Quixley
Ahead of the Civil Litigation: From Preparation to Hearing conference next week, Melanie Quixley, Principal at Barry Nilsson, joined us for an exclusi…
17 August 2023
Recent Court of Appeal Decision towards Expert Evidence - Q&A with Melanie Quixley
Ahead of the Civil Litigation: From Preparation to Hearing conference next week, Melanie Quixley, Principal at Barry Nilsson, joined us for an exclusi…
31 July 2023
If you want to grow your practice, you’ll need a clear plan
Ben Paul, CEO of The BD Ladder joins us to share his insights on navigating the legal complexities of today's competitive landscape and highlights bus…
31 July 2023
If you want to grow your practice, you’ll need a clear plan
Ben Paul, CEO of The BD Ladder joins us to share his insights on navigating the legal complexities of today's competitive landscape and highlights bus…
15 June 2023
Lodging Caveats - A Practitioner's Professional Responsibilities and Obligations
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into caveats. In this article, he discusses the practitioners professional responsi…
15 June 2023
Lodging Caveats - A Practitioner's Professional Responsibilities and Obligations
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into caveats. In this article, he discusses the practitioners professional responsi…
06 June 2023
Key taxation changes affecting your New Zealand Clients
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares his insight on new/revised measures and interpretations of the law and associated guidance…
06 June 2023
Key taxation changes affecting your New Zealand Clients
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares his insight on new/revised measures and interpretations of the law and associated guidance…
24 May 2023
Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence - Q&A with Susan Warda
Ahead of the Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence webinar next month, Susan Warda, Partner at Mills Oakley and chair for the program,…
24 May 2023
Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence - Q&A with Susan Warda
Ahead of the Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence webinar next month, Susan Warda, Partner at Mills Oakley and chair for the program,…
17 May 2023
Assessing Unacceptable Risks in Parenting Matters - Q&A with Kate Rafton
Ahead of her presentation at the Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence webinar next month, Kate Rafton, Principal at Rafton Family Law…
17 May 2023
Assessing Unacceptable Risks in Parenting Matters - Q&A with Kate Rafton
Ahead of her presentation at the Family Law Parenting: Unacceptable Risks and Violence webinar next month, Kate Rafton, Principal at Rafton Family Law…
01 March 2023
ACNC urges charities to fully consider the risks and benefits of crypto-assets
Anna Longely, Assistant Commissioner General Counsel at Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, shares her insight into the importance of…
01 March 2023
ACNC urges charities to fully consider the risks and benefits of crypto-assets
Anna Longely, Assistant Commissioner General Counsel at Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, shares her insight into the importance of…
22 February 2023
Leather bound box sets of ‘The Basics of Dianetics and Scientology’ a permitted investment; and other lessons in SMSF compliance
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, shares his insight on lessons in SMSF compliance and the tax penalties associated with non compliance, reinfo…
22 February 2023
Leather bound box sets of ‘The Basics of Dianetics and Scientology’ a permitted investment; and other lessons in SMSF compliance
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, shares his insight on lessons in SMSF compliance and the tax penalties associated with non compliance, reinfo…
09 February 2023
TAX GOVERNANCE – for privately owned groups
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares his insight on tax governance for privately owned groups in response to ATO's recently pub…
09 February 2023
Tax Liabilities in Family Law - Q&A with Wendy Miller
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Wendy Miller, Special Counsel at Damien Greer Lawyers, addresses key questions regarding Tax…
09 February 2023
TAX GOVERNANCE – for privately owned groups
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares his insight on tax governance for privately owned groups in response to ATO's recently pub…
09 February 2023
Tax Liabilities in Family Law - Q&A with Wendy Miller
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Wendy Miller, Special Counsel at Damien Greer Lawyers, addresses key questions regarding Tax…
30 January 2023
The Emerging Role of UNDRIP - Q&A with Kristen Hodge
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Kristen Hodge, addresses key questions regarding UNDRIP United Nations Declaration for the Ri…
30 January 2023
The Emerging Role of UNDRIP - Q&A with Kristen Hodge
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Kristen Hodge, addresses key questions regarding UNDRIP United Nations Declaration for the Ri…
25 January 2023
Climate Aligned Contract Negotiation and Drafting for In-House Counsel - Q & A with Phoebe Roberts
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Phoebe Roberts, Senior Associate in MinterEllison's Climate & Sustainability Risk Governa…
25 January 2023
Climate Aligned Contract Negotiation and Drafting for In-House Counsel - Q & A with Phoebe Roberts
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Phoebe Roberts, Senior Associate in MinterEllison's Climate & Sustainability Risk Governa…
12 January 2023
Trusts - Q & A with Michael Bersten
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Michael Bersten, Barrister, addresses key questions regarding Trusts. He will be presenting a…
12 January 2023
Setting and Achieving Goals in your Legal Practice - Q & A with Shelley Dunstone
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Shelley Dunstone, founder and Principal of Legal Circles, addresses key questions regarding g…
12 January 2023
Trusts - Q & A with Michael Bersten
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Michael Bersten, Barrister, addresses key questions regarding Trusts. He will be presenting a…
12 January 2023
Setting and Achieving Goals in your Legal Practice - Q & A with Shelley Dunstone
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Shelley Dunstone, founder and Principal of Legal Circles, addresses key questions regarding g…
14 December 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 7: Changes to the monetary jurisdictional limits of the NSW District Court
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he discusses the changes to the monet…
14 December 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 7: Changes to the monetary jurisdictional limits of the NSW District Court
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he discusses the changes to the monet…
30 November 2022
The Personal Injury Commission And Judicial Power
Peter Hunt, Principal of McCabes Lawyers shares his insight regarding personal injury commission and judicial power.BackgroundDivision 3.2 of the Moto…
30 November 2022
The Personal Injury Commission And Judicial Power
Peter Hunt, Principal of McCabes Lawyers shares his insight regarding personal injury commission and judicial power.BackgroundDivision 3.2 of the Moto…
29 November 2022
Three key takeaways from COP27 – where do Australian businesses go from here?
Thomas Kim, Partner and Kenneth Lee, Senior Associate at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, share their insights on the key takeaways from the recently concluded C…
29 November 2022
Is the trade marks attorney obsolete?
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, shares her insight on the recent trade marks applications not being filed by an IP solicitor, or patent and trade…
29 November 2022
Three key takeaways from COP27 – where do Australian businesses go from here?
Thomas Kim, Partner and Kenneth Lee, Senior Associate at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, share their insights on the key takeaways from the recently concluded C…
29 November 2022
Is the trade marks attorney obsolete?
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, shares her insight on the recent trade marks applications not being filed by an IP solicitor, or patent and trade…
23 November 2022
‘Near enough close enough’ trust establishments fine; with court approval
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, discusses the establishment of a trust with a trustee company. Arguably the quintessential example of a…
23 November 2022
‘Near enough close enough’ trust establishments fine; with court approval
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, discusses the establishment of a trust with a trustee company. Arguably the quintessential example of a…
22 November 2022
Entertainment visa and union consultations
Karen Lo, Partner at Ajuria Lawyers shares her insights regarding entertainment visa and union consultations. Production companies who want to b…
22 November 2022
Entertainment visa and union consultations
Karen Lo, Partner at Ajuria Lawyers shares her insights regarding entertainment visa and union consultations. Production companies who want to b…
21 November 2022
Australian immigration: Who does the Government consider a ‘controversial visitor’?
Karen Lo, Partner at Ajuria Lawyers, shares her insights regarding Australian immigration and answers the question: who does the government consider a…
21 November 2022
Australian immigration: Who does the Government consider a ‘controversial visitor’?
Karen Lo, Partner at Ajuria Lawyers, shares her insights regarding Australian immigration and answers the question: who does the government consider a…
03 November 2022
School Law Series - Managing Separated Families
Rebecca Dahl, Partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers talks about managing separated families in the school environment. Divorce and separation has re…
03 November 2022
School Law Series - Managing Separated Families
Rebecca Dahl, Partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers talks about managing separated families in the school environment. Divorce and separation has re…
31 October 2022
Current out-of-home care insurance market crisis
Luke Geary, Partner and Sara Taylor, Lawyer, Mills Oakley share their insight regarding out-of-home and residential care sector in Australia. Fo…
31 October 2022
Current out-of-home care insurance market crisis
Luke Geary, Partner and Sara Taylor, Lawyer, Mills Oakley share their insight regarding out-of-home and residential care sector in Australia. Fo…
25 October 2022
The Recommended National Standards For Working With Interpreters: an Underutilised Best Practice Toolkit
J Angelo Berbotto, Solicitor and translator shares his insights on the recommended national standards for working with interpreters. The Judicial…
25 October 2022
The Recommended National Standards For Working With Interpreters: an Underutilised Best Practice Toolkit
J Angelo Berbotto, Solicitor and translator shares his insights on the recommended national standards for working with interpreters. The Judicial…
20 October 2022
Mutual Will Agreements – Current State of Play
Mutual Will Agreements (MWAs) are experiencing a surge in interest amongst practitioners, as Client circumstances become ever more complex, estate lit…
20 October 2022
Mutual Will Agreements – Current State of Play
Mutual Will Agreements (MWAs) are experiencing a surge in interest amongst practitioners, as Client circumstances become ever more complex, estate lit…
17 October 2022
The trade marks register as a crystal ball
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, shares her insight on recently filed trade mark applications. She will be presenting at the upcoming Trade Marks L…
17 October 2022
The trade marks register as a crystal ball
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, shares her insight on recently filed trade mark applications. She will be presenting at the upcoming Trade Marks L…
06 October 2022
IP Australia and Aboriginal Cultural Authority – what is the current status?
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, discusses the need for IP Australia to seek consent from the appropriate Aboriginal cultural authority before acce…
06 October 2022
IP Australia and Aboriginal Cultural Authority – what is the current status?
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, discusses the need for IP Australia to seek consent from the appropriate Aboriginal cultural authority before acce…
05 September 2022
Caveats Series Part 12: Incorrectly Identifying the Caveatable Interest in a Caveat and Section 74L of the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his explanation around the importance of drafting caveats properly and the implications. To he…
05 September 2022
Caveats Series Part 12: Incorrectly Identifying the Caveatable Interest in a Caveat and Section 74L of the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his explanation around the importance of drafting caveats properly and the implications. To he…
24 August 2022
Evidence of online use of a trade mark in trade mark hearings before IP Australia
Blake Knowles, Hearings Officer at IP Australia shares his insights on the purpose of evidence in a trade mark hearing. The purpose of evidence i…
24 August 2022
Evidence of online use of a trade mark in trade mark hearings before IP Australia
Blake Knowles, Hearings Officer at IP Australia shares his insights on the purpose of evidence in a trade mark hearing. The purpose of evidence i…
22 August 2022
IP - Lapsed Rights - Q & A with Hayley Tarr
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, addresses key questions regarding inadvertantly lapsed rights in a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars. She wi…
22 August 2022
IP - Lapsed Rights - Q & A with Hayley Tarr
Hayley Tarr, Principal of Tarr Law, addresses key questions regarding inadvertantly lapsed rights in a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars. She wi…
17 August 2022
Why Video is the best Marketing Tool for Legal Firms
Tony Eades, CEO of Salted Stone APAC and Brand Strategist talks about the benefits of using video as part of a Legal Firm's Marketing Plan and differe…
17 August 2022
Why Video is the best Marketing Tool for Legal Firms
Tony Eades, CEO of Salted Stone APAC and Brand Strategist talks about the benefits of using video as part of a Legal Firm's Marketing Plan and differe…
15 August 2022
Estate Planning - Q & A with Lee-Ann Cartoon
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Lee-Ann Cartoon, Principal of Succession Solutions Perth, addresses key questions regarding E…
15 August 2022
Estate Planning - Q & A with Lee-Ann Cartoon
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Lee-Ann Cartoon, Principal of Succession Solutions Perth, addresses key questions regarding E…
10 August 2022
Tax and the Australian Taxation office’s Justified Trust Reviews
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares information regarding what to expect in a Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Justified Trust…
10 August 2022
Tax and the Australian Taxation office’s Justified Trust Reviews
Ajay Ravi, Special Counsel at McInnes Wilson Lawyers shares information regarding what to expect in a Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Justified Trust…
09 August 2022
Abuse Law - Permanent Stays
Luke Geary, Partner at Mills Oakley and specialist in historical abuse cases discusses relevant factors to decisions around Permanent Stays, recent de…
09 August 2022
Abuse Law - Permanent Stays
Luke Geary, Partner at Mills Oakley and specialist in historical abuse cases discusses relevant factors to decisions around Permanent Stays, recent de…
25 July 2022
Metes and bounds of the easement ought be agreed or adjudicated upon, prior to the court making a finding of “reasonable necessity”: Be sketchy!
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs talks about Sec 88 K Conveyancing Act (NSW) which allows a court to impose an easement. Readers of this colu…
25 July 2022
Metes and bounds of the easement ought be agreed or adjudicated upon, prior to the court making a finding of “reasonable necessity”: Be sketchy!
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs talks about Sec 88 K Conveyancing Act (NSW) which allows a court to impose an easement. Readers of this colu…
20 July 2022
American Abortion Law in Turmoil: How does Australian Abortion Law shape up?
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global shares his insight regarding the recent American Abortion Law and how does Australian Abortion Law shap…
20 July 2022
American Abortion Law in Turmoil: How does Australian Abortion Law shape up?
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global shares his insight regarding the recent American Abortion Law and how does Australian Abortion Law shap…
13 July 2022
Why being trauma informed is an issue for court integrity
Professor Felicity Gerry QC, international QC at Libertas Chambers, London and Crockett Chambers, Melbourne, discusses the importance of being trauma-…
13 July 2022
Why being trauma informed is an issue for court integrity
Professor Felicity Gerry QC, international QC at Libertas Chambers, London and Crockett Chambers, Melbourne, discusses the importance of being trauma-…
07 July 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 6: Costs of Interlocutory Applications under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he discusses the cost of interlocutor…
07 July 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 6: Costs of Interlocutory Applications under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he discusses the cost of interlocutor…
27 June 2022
A Legal Analysis on Wimbledon’s Ban on Russian and Belarusian Players
Alexandria Anthony, Lawyer and Jackie Chan, Lawyer at SportsLawyer share their insight regarding AELTC placing a blanket ban on all athletes from Russ…
27 June 2022
A Legal Analysis on Wimbledon’s Ban on Russian and Belarusian Players
Alexandria Anthony, Lawyer and Jackie Chan, Lawyer at SportsLawyer share their insight regarding AELTC placing a blanket ban on all athletes from Russ…
08 June 2022
Death and Taxes: Part 2 – Are Capital Gains Tax and Super Death Benefits Tax the new inheritance taxes?
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, in the second part of his Death and Taxes series, examine the new taxes that tax wealth on death whi…
08 June 2022
Death and Taxes: Part 2 – Are Capital Gains Tax and Super Death Benefits Tax the new inheritance taxes?
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, in the second part of his Death and Taxes series, examine the new taxes that tax wealth on death whi…
06 June 2022
The Elusive Notion of “Consent “in the collection of sensitive data Under the Privacy Act
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global discusses the elusive notion of consent in the collection of sensitive data as seen in the case of CFMM…
06 June 2022
Death and Taxes: Part 1 – What were inheritance taxes in Australia?
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, begins his series on death taxes / inheritance taxes. In his first article, he examines the inherita…
06 June 2022
Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Law
Dr Felicity Gerry QC, at Libertas Chambers discuss the importance of considering autism spectrum disorders in criminal proceedings. Watch her recent w…
06 June 2022
The Elusive Notion of “Consent “in the collection of sensitive data Under the Privacy Act
Errol Price, Legal Director at Symmetra Global discusses the elusive notion of consent in the collection of sensitive data as seen in the case of CFMM…
06 June 2022
Death and Taxes: Part 1 – What were inheritance taxes in Australia?
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, begins his series on death taxes / inheritance taxes. In his first article, he examines the inherita…
06 June 2022
Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Law
Dr Felicity Gerry QC, at Libertas Chambers discuss the importance of considering autism spectrum disorders in criminal proceedings. Watch her recent w…
01 June 2022
The cost of infrastructure needed for development could kill any profit… if it is a surprise
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Diane Coffin, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the cost of infrastructure needed for development that could…
01 June 2022
Major changes to superannuation are now law
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the major changes to superannuation proposed in the May 2021 Federal Budget as they are now law. …
01 June 2022
Professional Indemnity Insurance - Are You Prepared?
Ruth Parker, Managing Principal at Marsh Australia, discusses professional indemnity and how can you best be prepared for renewal. Solicitors sea…
01 June 2022
Briefing for the Independent Medical Examination
Dr Alan Home, Occupational Physician at Health People Legal, having worked as an independent medical examiner for over thirty years, is aware that the…
01 June 2022
Being wilful and reckless with trust deeds: not a winning tax planning strategy
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, discuss what happens how being wilful and reckless with trust deeds is not a winning tax planning strategy.&n…
01 June 2022
The cost of infrastructure needed for development could kill any profit… if it is a surprise
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Diane Coffin, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the cost of infrastructure needed for development that could…
01 June 2022
Major changes to superannuation are now law
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the major changes to superannuation proposed in the May 2021 Federal Budget as they are now law. …
01 June 2022
Professional Indemnity Insurance - Are You Prepared?
Ruth Parker, Managing Principal at Marsh Australia, discusses professional indemnity and how can you best be prepared for renewal. Solicitors sea…
01 June 2022
Briefing for the Independent Medical Examination
Dr Alan Home, Occupational Physician at Health People Legal, having worked as an independent medical examiner for over thirty years, is aware that the…
01 June 2022
Being wilful and reckless with trust deeds: not a winning tax planning strategy
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, discuss what happens how being wilful and reckless with trust deeds is not a winning tax planning strategy.&n…
09 May 2022
Arbitration and Mediation Part 10: Interim Measures Under the Uncitral Model Law - Freezing Orders
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers andVikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediation…
09 May 2022
Arbitration and Mediation Part 10: Interim Measures Under the Uncitral Model Law - Freezing Orders
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers andVikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediation…
02 May 2022
The challenge of conflicting legal and communication advice in a crisis
Craig Badings, Partner at SenateSHJ, discusses 'crisis management' in reference to legal advice. He analyses 12 ASX-listed companies and how such cris…
02 May 2022
The challenge of conflicting legal and communication advice in a crisis
Craig Badings, Partner at SenateSHJ, discusses 'crisis management' in reference to legal advice. He analyses 12 ASX-listed companies and how such cris…
27 April 2022
Do vegan and vegetarian marketing descriptors need regulating?
Charles Fisher, Principal Solicitor, and Thomas Salzano, Lawyer, at KHQ Lawyers analyse what the future of marketing for plant-based meat alternatives…
27 April 2022
Do vegan and vegetarian marketing descriptors need regulating?
Charles Fisher, Principal Solicitor, and Thomas Salzano, Lawyer, at KHQ Lawyers analyse what the future of marketing for plant-based meat alternatives…
22 April 2022
A guide to the Australian courts' involvement in domestic and international arbitrations
The team at Allens provide an overview of the role Australian Courts play in domestic and international arbitrations. See the full list of authors bel…
22 April 2022
A guide to the Australian courts' involvement in domestic and international arbitrations
The team at Allens provide an overview of the role Australian Courts play in domestic and international arbitrations. See the full list of authors bel…
20 April 2022
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Australia?
Mitchell Herlihy, Senior Associate at Lifestyle Injury Lawyers, discusses the main points surrounding Personal Injury Lawsuits in Australia. He examin…
20 April 2022
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Australia?
Mitchell Herlihy, Senior Associate at Lifestyle Injury Lawyers, discusses the main points surrounding Personal Injury Lawsuits in Australia. He examin…
08 April 2022
Why prosecution guidance on women suspected of endangering or harming their infants needs to be updated and published.
Dr Felicity Gerry QC, at Crockett Chambers in Melbourne, discusses the need to update prosecution guidance regarding women suspected of endangering or…
08 April 2022
Why prosecution guidance on women suspected of endangering or harming their infants needs to be updated and published.
Dr Felicity Gerry QC, at Crockett Chambers in Melbourne, discusses the need to update prosecution guidance regarding women suspected of endangering or…
04 April 2022
New exit policy for carbon contracts
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Vanessa Thompson, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the newly introduced 'exit policy' for carbon contracts.…
04 April 2022
New exit policy for carbon contracts
Leanne O'Neill, Partner, and Vanessa Thompson, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, discuss the newly introduced 'exit policy' for carbon contracts.…
31 March 2022
SMSF Trustee Directors are now required to have a Director Identification Number
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the new Director Identification Number, and explains why it is now required for SMSF Trustee Director…
31 March 2022
SMSF Trustee Directors are now required to have a Director Identification Number
Andrew Yee, Director at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the new Director Identification Number, and explains why it is now required for SMSF Trustee Director…
28 March 2022
How lawyers can build a personal brand in a time efficient way
Ben Paul, CEO and Founder of The BD Ladder, discusses personal branding techniques for Lawyers that allows them to manage their workloads whilst still…
28 March 2022
How lawyers can build a personal brand in a time efficient way
Ben Paul, CEO and Founder of The BD Ladder, discusses personal branding techniques for Lawyers that allows them to manage their workloads whilst still…
24 March 2022
“I think I’ve been underpaid”: getting on the front foot to ensure wage compliance in a complex world of work
Alina Kaye, Partner at The Workplace Employment Lawyers, discusses the key issues for employers regarding wage compliance, and analyses the best metho…
24 March 2022
“I think I’ve been underpaid”: getting on the front foot to ensure wage compliance in a complex world of work
Alina Kaye, Partner at The Workplace Employment Lawyers, discusses the key issues for employers regarding wage compliance, and analyses the best metho…
18 March 2022
New tax rules apply if you are employing working holiday makers
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, discusses the re-opening of Australia's International Border, and how this will effect working indiv…
18 March 2022
New tax rules apply if you are employing working holiday makers
Anthony J Cordato, Principal at Cordato Partners, discusses the re-opening of Australia's International Border, and how this will effect working indiv…
17 March 2022
Q&A: Vivienne Corcoran on building referral networks
Vivienne Corcoran, Marketing and Client Specialist at Marketing Logic, answers questions regarding referral networks, her useful tips and tricks, and…
17 March 2022
Q&A: Vivienne Corcoran on building referral networks
Vivienne Corcoran, Marketing and Client Specialist at Marketing Logic, answers questions regarding referral networks, her useful tips and tricks, and…
16 March 2022
The ‘Yin and Yang’ of Mental Health in the Workplace
John Poulsen, Principal at People Passion Performance, discusses mental health in the workplace, and the importance of the old Chinese saying 'Yin and…
16 March 2022
The ‘Yin and Yang’ of Mental Health in the Workplace
John Poulsen, Principal at People Passion Performance, discusses mental health in the workplace, and the importance of the old Chinese saying 'Yin and…
10 March 2022
Trusts and the rule in Murphy's Law
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, analyses what happens when trust structure goes wrong, as seen in the case Re McGowan & Valentini Trusts…
10 March 2022
Trusts and the rule in Murphy's Law
Matthew Burgess, Director at View Legal, analyses what happens when trust structure goes wrong, as seen in the case Re McGowan & Valentini Trusts…
07 March 2022
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Complaints in NSW: Can a complainants’ prior false sexual assault claims be admitted in sexual assault cases?
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia (CDLA), analyses sexual assault trials in Australia, specifically in NSW in relation to s…
07 March 2022
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Complaints in NSW: Can a complainants’ prior false sexual assault claims be admitted in sexual assault cases?
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia (CDLA), analyses sexual assault trials in Australia, specifically in NSW in relation to s…
04 March 2022
What Are the Legal Concerns for My Children in a Divorce?
Simon Bennett, Managing Partner at OMB Solicitors, analyses the key legal concerns revolving around children in the case of a divorce. He speaks with…
04 March 2022
What Are the Legal Concerns for My Children in a Divorce?
Simon Bennett, Managing Partner at OMB Solicitors, analyses the key legal concerns revolving around children in the case of a divorce. He speaks with…
28 February 2022
SMSF Investing in Cryptocurrency: Six new requirements for your SMSF Deed
Adj Professor, Dr Brett Davies, Legal Consolidated Barristers & Solictors, answers the frequently asked questions and important points to note reg…
28 February 2022
SMSF Investing in Cryptocurrency: Six new requirements for your SMSF Deed
Adj Professor, Dr Brett Davies, Legal Consolidated Barristers & Solictors, answers the frequently asked questions and important points to note reg…
23 February 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 5: Redaction of Documents Called for by a Subpoena
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, discusses subpoena's, redaction of documents, privilege, confidentiality and more in this exclusive piec…
23 February 2022
Practice and Procedure Part 5: Redaction of Documents Called for by a Subpoena
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, discusses subpoena's, redaction of documents, privilege, confidentiality and more in this exclusive piec…
18 February 2022
Q&A: Reforming infrastructure contributions in NSW
Breellen Warry, Partner, Georgia Appleby, Associate, and Elizabeth Reed, Graduate Lawyer, at Maddocks share their insights regarding infrastructure co…
18 February 2022
Q&A: Reforming infrastructure contributions in NSW
Breellen Warry, Partner, Georgia Appleby, Associate, and Elizabeth Reed, Graduate Lawyer, at Maddocks share their insights regarding infrastructure co…
15 February 2022
A Q&A with Louise Mathias
A discussion with Legalwise Seminars, Louise Mathias, Multidisciplinary Barrister, Mediator (Harvard), Certified High Performance + EQ + Daring Leader…
15 February 2022
A Q&A with Louise Mathias
A discussion with Legalwise Seminars, Louise Mathias, Multidisciplinary Barrister, Mediator (Harvard), Certified High Performance + EQ + Daring Leader…
09 February 2022
Owners Corporations Act: A Q&A with Rochelle Castro
Rochelle Castro, Principal at RC & Co Lawyers, answers questions in relation to Changes to theOwners Corporations Act 2006 Affecting Multi-Lot Pro…
09 February 2022
Owners Corporations Act: A Q&A with Rochelle Castro
Rochelle Castro, Principal at RC & Co Lawyers, answers questions in relation to Changes to theOwners Corporations Act 2006 Affecting Multi-Lot Pro…
03 February 2022
Digital Assets: A Q & A with Dylan Meyer-O’Brien
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Dylan Meyer-O'Brien, CEO of The Prepared Company, addresses key questions regarding digital a…
03 February 2022
Digital Assets: A Q & A with Dylan Meyer-O’Brien
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Dylan Meyer-O'Brien, CEO of The Prepared Company, addresses key questions regarding digital a…
20 January 2022
Q&A with Sophie Manera on the Subclass 482 and Subclass 494 visas
In a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Sophie Manera, a Partner at Tang Law, answers queries on the Subclass 482 and 494 visas. With skill…
20 January 2022
Q&A with Sophie Manera on the Subclass 482 and Subclass 494 visas
In a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Sophie Manera, a Partner at Tang Law, answers queries on the Subclass 482 and 494 visas. With skill…
12 January 2022
Global Talent Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Yin Chiew, a Practice Leader at LegalVision, provides answers to the most frequently asked questions surrounding the Global Talent Visa. TheGloba…
12 January 2022
Global Talent Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Yin Chiew, a Practice Leader at LegalVision, provides answers to the most frequently asked questions surrounding the Global Talent Visa. TheGloba…
05 November 2021
Financial Services Disputes - Notify, Investigate & Remediate
David Huggins, Principal of Huggins Legal, writes that as a result of amendments to the Corporations Act that came into effect on 1 October 2021, the…
05 November 2021
Financial Services Disputes - Notify, Investigate & Remediate
David Huggins, Principal of Huggins Legal, writes that as a result of amendments to the Corporations Act that came into effect on 1 October 2021, the…
20 October 2021
Climate Change Is Transforming Legal Practice
Consultant Heather Ruddockdiscusses how climate change has transformed legal practice with its growing relevance beyond environmental law. Learn more…
20 October 2021
Climate Change Is Transforming Legal Practice
Consultant Heather Ruddockdiscusses how climate change has transformed legal practice with its growing relevance beyond environmental law. Learn more…
10 September 2021
Caveats Series Part 11: Service of notices on caveators by registered post
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he discusses how service of notices, such as lapsing notices, can be…
10 September 2021
Caveats Series Part 11: Service of notices on caveators by registered post
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he discusses how service of notices, such as lapsing notices, can be…
02 September 2021
The Dylan Voller Defamation case and its Implications on Media Law
Michael Aroney, Search and Content Marketing specialist for Pepperit, discusses the Dylan Voller Defamation case in detail and its implications on med…
02 September 2021
The Dylan Voller Defamation case and its Implications on Media Law
Michael Aroney, Search and Content Marketing specialist for Pepperit, discusses the Dylan Voller Defamation case in detail and its implications on med…
11 August 2021
Patents Series Part 5: Patenting pharmaceuticals in key South East Asia Markets
John Landells, Partner, and Brittany Howard, Associate at FB Rice, continue the FB Rice series into patents. In Part 5, both highlight essential paten…
11 August 2021
Patents Series Part 5: Patenting pharmaceuticals in key South East Asia Markets
John Landells, Partner, and Brittany Howard, Associate at FB Rice, continue the FB Rice series into patents. In Part 5, both highlight essential paten…
03 August 2021
NSW Conveyancing Regulations: Protecting Consumers
Amanda Edmonds, Managing Director at Edmonds Conveyancing, discusses how two of the most crucialconveyancingregulations in NSW can be easily communica…
03 August 2021
NSW Conveyancing Regulations: Protecting Consumers
Amanda Edmonds, Managing Director at Edmonds Conveyancing, discusses how two of the most crucialconveyancingregulations in NSW can be easily communica…
27 July 2021
Practice and Procedure Part 4: Interlocutory Skirmishes and the Overriding Purpose of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he provides practical guidance for ap…
27 July 2021
Practice and Procedure Part 4: Interlocutory Skirmishes and the Overriding Purpose of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he provides practical guidance for ap…
03 June 2021
Patents Series Part 4: Generic and biosimilar products - regulation and intersection with patent rights
Paul Whenman, Consulting Partner at FB Rice, continues the FB Rice series into patents. In Part 4, he discusses the regulatory process and patent righ…
03 June 2021
Patents Series Part 4: Generic and biosimilar products - regulation and intersection with patent rights
Paul Whenman, Consulting Partner at FB Rice, continues the FB Rice series into patents. In Part 4, he discusses the regulatory process and patent righ…
21 May 2021
How to Negotiate Settlements in your Favour by Boosting your Skills for the Negotiation Table with Paul Sills
In an exclusive Q&A with Legalwise Seminars, Barrister and Mediator Paul Sills shares insights into negotiating settlements in your favour. &…
21 May 2021
How to Negotiate Settlements in your Favour by Boosting your Skills for the Negotiation Table with Paul Sills
In an exclusive Q&A with Legalwise Seminars, Barrister and Mediator Paul Sills shares insights into negotiating settlements in your favour. &…
17 May 2021
Shareholder Class Action Financing - The Future of Law Reform
Dr David Millhouse, Senior Honorary Adjunct Research Fellow, Faculty of Law at Bond University, discusses shareholder class action financing by lookin…
17 May 2021
Shareholder Class Action Financing - The Future of Law Reform
Dr David Millhouse, Senior Honorary Adjunct Research Fellow, Faculty of Law at Bond University, discusses shareholder class action financing by lookin…
26 April 2021
Practice and Procedure Part 3: Interlocutory Injunctions in the Supreme Court
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he provides guidance to navigate inte…
26 April 2021
Practice and Procedure Part 3: Interlocutory Injunctions in the Supreme Court
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he provides guidance to navigate inte…
16 April 2021
Caveats Series Part 10: Caveats and the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he discusses the lodgment of caveats for contributions made to prope…
16 April 2021
Caveats Series Part 10: Caveats and the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he discusses the lodgment of caveats for contributions made to prope…
15 April 2021
Do Lawyers Make the Best Adjudicators?
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal, shares a recent debate with Janelle Kerrisk, Director at Helix Legal, as they question whether lawyers…
15 April 2021
Do Lawyers Make the Best Adjudicators?
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal, shares a recent debate with Janelle Kerrisk, Director at Helix Legal, as they question whether lawyers…
31 March 2021
Patents Series Part 3: Challenging Australian Patent Rights
Marcus Caulfield, Partner and Marianne Repacholi, Associate at FB Rice, continue the FB Rice series into patents. In Part 3, they discuss various meth…
31 March 2021
Patents Series Part 3: Challenging Australian Patent Rights
Marcus Caulfield, Partner and Marianne Repacholi, Associate at FB Rice, continue the FB Rice series into patents. In Part 3, they discuss various meth…
30 March 2021
Police Powers in NSW: The Law on Searching Children
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, provides a comprehensive guide on police search power in NSW, particularly when it comes…
30 March 2021
Police Powers in NSW: The Law on Searching Children
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, provides a comprehensive guide on police search power in NSW, particularly when it comes…
19 March 2021
Practice and Procedure Part 2: A Lesson in Withdrawal of Admissions
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he shares a lesson in withdrawal of a…
19 March 2021
Practice and Procedure Part 2: A Lesson in Withdrawal of Admissions
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, continues his series into practice and procedure. In this article, he shares a lesson in withdrawal of a…
11 March 2021
The Company in the Courtroom: A Brief Comment on Corporate Oppression
James d'Apice, Special Counsel at Chamberlains Law Firm, provides a brief comment on corporate oppression. He will be delving further into this topic…
11 March 2021
The Company in the Courtroom: A Brief Comment on Corporate Oppression
James d'Apice, Special Counsel at Chamberlains Law Firm, provides a brief comment on corporate oppression. He will be delving further into this topic…
08 March 2021
Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness
Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors, highlights the importance to not bear false witness to signing signatures, by exploring the decision…
08 March 2021
Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness
Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors, highlights the importance to not bear false witness to signing signatures, by exploring the decision…
03 March 2021
Property Series Part 8: Visual Pollution, Prostitution, Lilly Pilly’s and Betting Ones’ Hedge
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs continues his series as he questions whether nuisance will protect a view by examining past cases. For more of hi…
03 March 2021
Property Series Part 8: Visual Pollution, Prostitution, Lilly Pilly’s and Betting Ones’ Hedge
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs continues his series as he questions whether nuisance will protect a view by examining past cases. For more of hi…
25 February 2021
Caveats Series Part 9: Caveat Clauses in Residential Building Contracts
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he discusses how caveat clauses should be drafted in residential bui…
25 February 2021
Caveats Series Part 9: Caveat Clauses in Residential Building Contracts
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he discusses how caveat clauses should be drafted in residential bui…
24 February 2021
SOP Ideas for Building Back Better
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal, explores SOP ideas for building back better, with an examination into the East Coast and West Coast Mod…
24 February 2021
SOP Ideas for Building Back Better
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal, explores SOP ideas for building back better, with an examination into the East Coast and West Coast Mod…
23 February 2021
A Discussion with Lauren Cusack on the Valuation of a Business: Key Processes & Issues
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Lauren Cusack, Leader of the Forensic Accounting and Business Valuation team at ESV Business…
23 February 2021
A Discussion with Lauren Cusack on the Valuation of a Business: Key Processes & Issues
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Lauren Cusack, Leader of the Forensic Accounting and Business Valuation team at ESV Business…
19 February 2021
Arbitration and Mediation Part 9: Approach to Stay Applications in International Arbitrations
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
19 February 2021
Arbitration and Mediation Part 9: Approach to Stay Applications in International Arbitrations
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
17 February 2021
Tax Implications for the Sale of a Business
Sanjay Wavde, Partner and Elke Bremner, Senior Associate at Ashurst, share an outline of key tax implications involving the sale of a business. They w…
17 February 2021
Tax Implications for the Sale of a Business
Sanjay Wavde, Partner and Elke Bremner, Senior Associate at Ashurst, share an outline of key tax implications involving the sale of a business. They w…
16 February 2021
Directors and Officers Fiduciary and Best Interest Duties - Navigating a Legal Minefield
Dr David Millhouse, Senior Honorary Adjunct Research Fellow, Faculty of Law at Bond University, shares his insights into navigating the legal difficul…
16 February 2021
Dealing with SMSF Disputes
Nathan Yii, Principal Lawyer at Nathan Yii Lawyers, shares some tips to deal with SMSF disputes, by looking at superannuation in the estate plan, cont…
16 February 2021
Directors and Officers Fiduciary and Best Interest Duties - Navigating a Legal Minefield
Dr David Millhouse, Senior Honorary Adjunct Research Fellow, Faculty of Law at Bond University, shares his insights into navigating the legal difficul…
16 February 2021
Dealing with SMSF Disputes
Nathan Yii, Principal Lawyer at Nathan Yii Lawyers, shares some tips to deal with SMSF disputes, by looking at superannuation in the estate plan, cont…
15 February 2021
Acting for Both Parties in a Conveyance
Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors, shares what to look out for when acting for both parties in a conveyance, with an example from South…
15 February 2021
Acting for Both Parties in a Conveyance
Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors, shares what to look out for when acting for both parties in a conveyance, with an example from South…
11 February 2021
Practice and Procedure Part 1: Gross Sum Costs Orders
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, begins a new series into practice and procedure. In his first article, he explores questions and decisio…
11 February 2021
Practice and Procedure Part 1: Gross Sum Costs Orders
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers, begins a new series into practice and procedure. In his first article, he explores questions and decisio…
10 February 2021
Setting Your Mind on a Healthy Mindset for Your Practice
Lara Wentworth, Performance and Wellness Coach, shares key tips to ensure you can work with a healthy mindset in a stressful environment. She will exp…
10 February 2021
Setting Your Mind on a Healthy Mindset for Your Practice
Lara Wentworth, Performance and Wellness Coach, shares key tips to ensure you can work with a healthy mindset in a stressful environment. She will exp…
09 February 2021
A Discussion with Anthony Lo Surdo SC on Mediation Advocacy
In a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Anthony Lo Surdo SC, at 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, Sydney, Lonsdale Chambers, Melbourne and Outer T…
09 February 2021
A Discussion with Anthony Lo Surdo SC on Mediation Advocacy
In a Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Anthony Lo Surdo SC, at 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, Sydney, Lonsdale Chambers, Melbourne and Outer T…
08 February 2021
Patents Series Part 2: Patent Term Extension in Australia
Lee Miles, Senior Associate and Andrew Gregory, Senior Associate at FB Rice, continue the FB Rice series into patents. In Part 2, they explore Austral…
08 February 2021
Patents Series Part 2: Patent Term Extension in Australia
Lee Miles, Senior Associate and Andrew Gregory, Senior Associate at FB Rice, continue the FB Rice series into patents. In Part 2, they explore Austral…
03 February 2021
Empowering a Person’s Decision Making
Michael Perkins, Director and Co-Founder at Autonomy First, shares his insights into empowering a person's decision making. He will delve further into…
03 February 2021
Estate Planning and Inter Vivos Trustee Discretion
Greg Russo, Partner at Featherbys Barristers and Solicitors, shares his insights into estate planning and inter vivos trustee discretion. He will delv…
03 February 2021
Empowering a Person’s Decision Making
Michael Perkins, Director and Co-Founder at Autonomy First, shares his insights into empowering a person's decision making. He will delve further into…
03 February 2021
Estate Planning and Inter Vivos Trustee Discretion
Greg Russo, Partner at Featherbys Barristers and Solicitors, shares his insights into estate planning and inter vivos trustee discretion. He will delv…
02 February 2021
Property Series Part 7: Assessing Damages on the Basis of the User Principle - and Horses for Courses
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs continues his series by assessing damages on the basis of the user principle by examining past cases. For more of…
02 February 2021
Property Series Part 7: Assessing Damages on the Basis of the User Principle - and Horses for Courses
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs continues his series by assessing damages on the basis of the user principle by examining past cases. For more of…
28 January 2021
A Practical Guide to Will Drafting Part 1 – Taking Instructions
Adeline Schiralli, Consulting Principal at Keypoint Law and Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates, begins her series on key tips for drafting w…
28 January 2021
A Practical Guide to Will Drafting Part 1 – Taking Instructions
Adeline Schiralli, Consulting Principal at Keypoint Law and Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates, begins her series on key tips for drafting w…
27 January 2021
AML/CTF Challenges for the Hospitality Industry in Australia
Leigh Barrett, Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Leigh Barrett & Associates shares an overview of AML/CTF Challenges for the Hospitali…
27 January 2021
Conflicting Legal and Communication Advice During a Crisis
Craig Badings, Partner at SenateSHJ, emphasises the importance of balancing legal and communication advice with the rest of the business during times…
27 January 2021
AML/CTF Challenges for the Hospitality Industry in Australia
Leigh Barrett, Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Leigh Barrett & Associates shares an overview of AML/CTF Challenges for the Hospitali…
27 January 2021
Conflicting Legal and Communication Advice During a Crisis
Craig Badings, Partner at SenateSHJ, emphasises the importance of balancing legal and communication advice with the rest of the business during times…
21 January 2021
Procurement and Commercial Contracting for Australian Government Agencies
Alexandra Wedutenko, Consultant, and Jasmine Chen, Lawyer, at Clayton Utz revisit the basics of government procurement and contracting. Alexandra will…
21 January 2021
Procurement and Commercial Contracting for Australian Government Agencies
Alexandra Wedutenko, Consultant, and Jasmine Chen, Lawyer, at Clayton Utz revisit the basics of government procurement and contracting. Alexandra will…
11 January 2021
Complete Guide to Drink Driving Charges
Avinash Singh, Principal Lawyer at Astor Legal, shares a comprehensive guide to drink driving charges. In this guide, he examines defences and penalti…
11 January 2021
Complete Guide to Drink Driving Charges
Avinash Singh, Principal Lawyer at Astor Legal, shares a comprehensive guide to drink driving charges. In this guide, he examines defences and penalti…
18 December 2020
The New Proposed Drug Supply Prohibition Order Laws in NSW
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, provides a guide to the the new proposed drug supply prohibition order laws in NSW in re…
18 December 2020
The New Proposed Drug Supply Prohibition Order Laws in NSW
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, provides a guide to the the new proposed drug supply prohibition order laws in NSW in re…
17 December 2020
Employee or Independent Contractor? A Dental Example
Darius Hii, Director at Chat Legal, shares a case note ofLi v KC Dental Pty Ltd & Ors [2019] FCCA 104, where he considers whether a dentist was cl…
17 December 2020
Employee or Independent Contractor? A Dental Example
Darius Hii, Director at Chat Legal, shares a case note ofLi v KC Dental Pty Ltd & Ors [2019] FCCA 104, where he considers whether a dentist was cl…
16 December 2020
Caveats Series Part 8: Withdrawal of Caveats and Postponing Conduct
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he explores the withdrawal of caveats and postponing conduct by expl…
16 December 2020
Caveats Series Part 8: Withdrawal of Caveats and Postponing Conduct
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he explores the withdrawal of caveats and postponing conduct by expl…
10 December 2020
Patents Series Part 1: Australian Patents in a Life Sciences Context
Paul Whenman, Consulting Partner and Declan McKeveney, Senior Counsel at FB Rice, begin their series into patents. In Part 1, they consider Australian…
10 December 2020
Patents Series Part 1: Australian Patents in a Life Sciences Context
Paul Whenman, Consulting Partner and Declan McKeveney, Senior Counsel at FB Rice, begin their series into patents. In Part 1, they consider Australian…
09 December 2020
Valuations: COVID-19 Takes Us Back to the Basics
Fiona Hansen, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, explores how COVID-19 has caused valuations to be brought back to basics, by having a look a…
09 December 2020
Valuations: COVID-19 Takes Us Back to the Basics
Fiona Hansen, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, explores how COVID-19 has caused valuations to be brought back to basics, by having a look a…
03 December 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 8: The Attitude of Australian Courts to International Arbitration (Continued)
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
03 December 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 8: The Attitude of Australian Courts to International Arbitration (Continued)
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
02 December 2020
Conversations Recorded without Consent – Can they be Admissible in the Context of Family Provision Litigation?
Asheetha Jelliffe, Partner at Bridges Lawyers, discusses whether conversations recorded without consent can be admissible in the context of family pro…
02 December 2020
Conversations Recorded without Consent – Can they be Admissible in the Context of Family Provision Litigation?
Asheetha Jelliffe, Partner at Bridges Lawyers, discusses whether conversations recorded without consent can be admissible in the context of family pro…
27 November 2020
Rethinking Impartiality in Mediator Ethics
Srishti Mahant, Lawyer at Forty Four Degrees, rethinks impartiality in mediator ethics by exploring the definition of impartiality and reconceptualisi…
27 November 2020
Rethinking Impartiality in Mediator Ethics
Srishti Mahant, Lawyer at Forty Four Degrees, rethinks impartiality in mediator ethics by exploring the definition of impartiality and reconceptualisi…
24 November 2020
Electric Scooter Laws: What You Should Know
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, outlines the NSW legislation on electric scooters, with a comparison to legislation from…
24 November 2020
Electric Scooter Laws: What You Should Know
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, outlines the NSW legislation on electric scooters, with a comparison to legislation from…
20 November 2020
“But I’m Entitled…”: Equal Shared Parental Responsibility Equals Equal Time – Doesn’t It?
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, discusses what expectations arise from having equal shared responsibility and ensuring that…
20 November 2020
“But I’m Entitled…”: Equal Shared Parental Responsibility Equals Equal Time – Doesn’t It?
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, discusses what expectations arise from having equal shared responsibility and ensuring that…
19 November 2020
Superannuation Law: Getting on the Front Foot and Engaging Early with the ATO
Dung Lam, Special Counsel at Coleman Greig Lawyers, shares valuable tips to address the issues raised when your SMSF has breached superannuation law,…
19 November 2020
Skills for Wills Part 1: Estate Planning – More than just a Will
Adeline Schiralli, Consulting Principal at Keypoint Law and Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates, shares key tips to estate planning by lookin…
19 November 2020
Superannuation Law: Getting on the Front Foot and Engaging Early with the ATO
Dung Lam, Special Counsel at Coleman Greig Lawyers, shares valuable tips to address the issues raised when your SMSF has breached superannuation law,…
19 November 2020
Skills for Wills Part 1: Estate Planning – More than just a Will
Adeline Schiralli, Consulting Principal at Keypoint Law and Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates, shares key tips to estate planning by lookin…
10 November 2020
Using Data Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, and Artificial Intelligence to Meet Modern Regulatory Director Responsibilities
Dr David Millhouse, Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Law in Bond University, discusses how to utilise analytics, AI and robotic process automa…
10 November 2020
Using Data Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, and Artificial Intelligence to Meet Modern Regulatory Director Responsibilities
Dr David Millhouse, Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Law in Bond University, discusses how to utilise analytics, AI and robotic process automa…
09 November 2020
Family Law, Trust(s) and Tax
Damian O'Connor, Managing Principal at Tax + Law, highlights the importance of managing the risk of disputes with the Tax Commissioner, given the numb…
09 November 2020
Family Law, Trust(s) and Tax
Damian O'Connor, Managing Principal at Tax + Law, highlights the importance of managing the risk of disputes with the Tax Commissioner, given the numb…
06 November 2020
Is it Time for Insurtech Startups to get Creative with their Compliance Obligations?
Raymond Giblett, Partner and Timothy Chan, Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, question whether insurtech startups need to change up their c…
06 November 2020
Is it Time for Insurtech Startups to get Creative with their Compliance Obligations?
Raymond Giblett, Partner and Timothy Chan, Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, question whether insurtech startups need to change up their c…
05 November 2020
COVID-19 and Access to Justice in Criminal Law: For Better or for Worse?
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, examines the impact of COVID-19 on the barriers to accessing justice in criminal law. He…
05 November 2020
COVID-19 and Access to Justice in Criminal Law: For Better or for Worse?
Jimmy Singh, Principal at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, examines the impact of COVID-19 on the barriers to accessing justice in criminal law. He…
04 November 2020
Engaging Contractors? Beware of Your Superannuation Obligations
Darius Hii, Director at Chat Legal, explores the superannuation obligations you need to be aware of when engaging contractors. He discusses potential…
04 November 2020
Engaging Contractors? Beware of Your Superannuation Obligations
Darius Hii, Director at Chat Legal, explores the superannuation obligations you need to be aware of when engaging contractors. He discusses potential…
30 October 2020
Preparing for Trial
Jason Betts, Partner and Chris Lisica, Senior Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills, emphasises the importance for litigators to be thoroughly prepared…
30 October 2020
Preparing for Trial
Jason Betts, Partner and Chris Lisica, Senior Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills, emphasises the importance for litigators to be thoroughly prepared…
22 October 2020
Electronic Marketing and the Australian Spam Act 2003
Katarina Klaric, Principal and Director at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants, discusses the importance of the role electronic marketing campaigns pla…
22 October 2020
Electronic Marketing and the Australian Spam Act 2003
Katarina Klaric, Principal and Director at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants, discusses the importance of the role electronic marketing campaigns pla…
20 October 2020
School Fees - Credit Reporting
Gregory Ross, Partner at Eakin McCaffery Cox debates whether private schools can obtain credit checks on payment of school fees by examining thePrivac…
20 October 2020
School Fees - Credit Reporting
Gregory Ross, Partner at Eakin McCaffery Cox debates whether private schools can obtain credit checks on payment of school fees by examining thePrivac…
16 October 2020
Caveats Series Part 7: Consequences of lodging a caveat without reasonable cause - s 74P of the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he examines the consequences of lodging a caveat without a reasonabl…
16 October 2020
Caveats Series Part 7: Consequences of lodging a caveat without reasonable cause - s 74P of the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he examines the consequences of lodging a caveat without a reasonabl…
12 October 2020
Cyber-Threats Facing Australian Organisations
As COVID-19 has spurred many businesses to move more into the online world, there arises more cyber-threats. Amy Cavendish, Content Strategist at Tech…
12 October 2020
Cyber-Threats Facing Australian Organisations
As COVID-19 has spurred many businesses to move more into the online world, there arises more cyber-threats. Amy Cavendish, Content Strategist at Tech…
09 October 2020
"Exhaustion of IP Rights" An Australian Perspective
Gregory Ross, Partner at Eakin McCaffery Cox discusses the issues raised with the enforcement of IP rights originating in other countries. In this art…
09 October 2020
"Exhaustion of IP Rights" An Australian Perspective
Gregory Ross, Partner at Eakin McCaffery Cox discusses the issues raised with the enforcement of IP rights originating in other countries. In this art…
07 October 2020
[VIDEO] Forewarned is Forearmed - Working Collaboratively with the ATO
"Forewarned is forearmed," says Chris Kinsella, Tax Controversy Specialist and Partner at MinterEllison, as he highlights how working collaboratively…
07 October 2020
[VIDEO] Forewarned is Forearmed - Working Collaboratively with the ATO
"Forewarned is forearmed," says Chris Kinsella, Tax Controversy Specialist and Partner at MinterEllison, as he highlights how working collaboratively…
01 October 2020
Property Series Part 6: New Viruses in Old Vials: Relief Against Forfeiture in the Era of COVID-19
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs continues his series by discussing the recent Sneakerboy Retail Pty Ltd trading Sneakerboy v Georges Properties P…
01 October 2020
Property Series Part 6: New Viruses in Old Vials: Relief Against Forfeiture in the Era of COVID-19
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs continues his series by discussing the recent Sneakerboy Retail Pty Ltd trading Sneakerboy v Georges Properties P…
23 September 2020
Exclusive Q&A with Mark Lipshutz on VCAT Recovery
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Mark Lipshutz, Owner and Solicitor at CLP Lawyers, addresses key questions on the recovery pr…
23 September 2020
Exclusive Q&A with Mark Lipshutz on VCAT Recovery
In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, Mark Lipshutz, Owner and Solicitor at CLP Lawyers, addresses key questions on the recovery pr…
04 September 2020
Caveats Series Part 6: Does the Right to the Proceeds of Sale of Real Property Create a Caveatable Interest?
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he debates whether the right to the proceeds of sale of real propert…
04 September 2020
Caveats Series Part 6: Does the Right to the Proceeds of Sale of Real Property Create a Caveatable Interest?
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he debates whether the right to the proceeds of sale of real propert…
28 August 2020
Intangible Assets and Directors’ Duties: Why Directors Should Understand the Economic Value of their Intangibles
Karen Hallenstein, Co-Founder & Managing Principal at ipervescence, discusses why the value of intangible assets is important due to their increas…
28 August 2020
Intangible Assets and Directors’ Duties: Why Directors Should Understand the Economic Value of their Intangibles
Karen Hallenstein, Co-Founder & Managing Principal at ipervescence, discusses why the value of intangible assets is important due to their increas…
27 August 2020
Security of Payment - The Right to be Paid
Peter Sarlos, Architect, Lawyer & Chartered Building Surveyor examines Security of Payment and the right to be paid by examining the history since…
27 August 2020
Security of Payment - The Right to be Paid
Peter Sarlos, Architect, Lawyer & Chartered Building Surveyor examines Security of Payment and the right to be paid by examining the history since…
13 August 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 7: The Attitude of Australian Courts to International Arbitration
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
13 August 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 7: The Attitude of Australian Courts to International Arbitration
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
11 August 2020
COVID-19, Frustration of Contracts & Jagged Shards of Rock
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs considers the impact of COVID-19 on the frustration of contracts with reference to judgments in past cases. You c…
11 August 2020
COVID-19, Frustration of Contracts & Jagged Shards of Rock
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs considers the impact of COVID-19 on the frustration of contracts with reference to judgments in past cases. You c…
06 August 2020
Australia: COVID-19 - Lessons From a Pandemic
Michael Michalandos, Partner and Michael Starkey, Senior Associate, from Baker McKenzie share key lessons from a pandemic that employers need to consi…
06 August 2020
Caveats Series Part 5: The Intersection Between Caveats and the Duties Act 1997 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he examines the intersection between caveats and the Duties Act 1997…
06 August 2020
Australia: COVID-19 - Lessons From a Pandemic
Michael Michalandos, Partner and Michael Starkey, Senior Associate, from Baker McKenzie share key lessons from a pandemic that employers need to consi…
06 August 2020
Caveats Series Part 5: The Intersection Between Caveats and the Duties Act 1997 (NSW)
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he examines the intersection between caveats and the Duties Act 1997…
23 July 2020
Consensus Building Part 2: Deciding if the Process Suits Your Dispute
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills continues his series on consensus building. In part 2, he explores how to determine whether the process of consensus…
23 July 2020
Consensus Building Part 2: Deciding if the Process Suits Your Dispute
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills continues his series on consensus building. In part 2, he explores how to determine whether the process of consensus…
13 July 2020
Can the Police Help Parents Get Their Child Back From an Ex?
Craig Turvey, Senior Associate at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, answers the commonly asked question of whether the police can help parents get their chil…
13 July 2020
Can the Police Help Parents Get Their Child Back From an Ex?
Craig Turvey, Senior Associate at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, answers the commonly asked question of whether the police can help parents get their chil…
06 July 2020
Beware the Uninsured Insured in Project Insurances
Raymond Giblett, Partner and Timothy Chan, Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, share their insights on allocating risk during uncertain time…
06 July 2020
Beware the Uninsured Insured in Project Insurances
Raymond Giblett, Partner and Timothy Chan, Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, share their insights on allocating risk during uncertain time…
02 July 2020
Trust in Trusts to Solve SOP Issues is Vanishing
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal, shares how the trust in trusts to solve Security of Payment issues is vanishing in Western Australia an…
02 July 2020
Trust in Trusts to Solve SOP Issues is Vanishing
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal, shares how the trust in trusts to solve Security of Payment issues is vanishing in Western Australia an…
30 June 2020
Embracing New Technology Could Reduce Court Delays
With New South Wales Courts now reopening, Sonia Hickey, Journalist, examines how the continual use of virtual technology could reduce court delays an…
30 June 2020
Embracing New Technology Could Reduce Court Delays
With New South Wales Courts now reopening, Sonia Hickey, Journalist, examines how the continual use of virtual technology could reduce court delays an…
26 June 2020
What Do You Do When You Can’t Serve Divorce Documents on Your Client’s Ex-Spouse?
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, shares valuable advice on what to do when you cannot service Divorce Documents on your clie…
26 June 2020
What Do You Do When You Can’t Serve Divorce Documents on Your Client’s Ex-Spouse?
Kristen Mitchell-Scott, Solicitor at Mitchells Solicitors, shares valuable advice on what to do when you cannot service Divorce Documents on your clie…
19 June 2020
COVID-19 - Will Arbitration Proceedings Continue if a Party Becomes Insolvent?
As company insolvencies are likely to increase in the near future, Joachim (Jo) Delaney, Partner, together with Maria O'Brien, Partner and Heather San…
19 June 2020
COVID-19 - Will Arbitration Proceedings Continue if a Party Becomes Insolvent?
As company insolvencies are likely to increase in the near future, Joachim (Jo) Delaney, Partner, together with Maria O'Brien, Partner and Heather San…
15 June 2020
Consensus Building Part 1: Introduction to a Different Way of Facilitating Outcomes
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills begins his new series on consensus building. In part 1, he shares how consensus building is a different skill to fac…
15 June 2020
Consensus Building Part 1: Introduction to a Different Way of Facilitating Outcomes
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills begins his new series on consensus building. In part 1, he shares how consensus building is a different skill to fac…
09 June 2020
Property Series Part 5: Easements for recreation, Justinian’s Digests and Field Marshall Lord Kitchener of Khartoum
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs continues his series by exploring easements for recreation, Justinian's Digests and Field Marshall Lord Kitchener…
09 June 2020
Property Series Part 5: Easements for recreation, Justinian’s Digests and Field Marshall Lord Kitchener of Khartoum
Barrister and mediator Sydney Jacobs continues his series by exploring easements for recreation, Justinian's Digests and Field Marshall Lord Kitchener…
05 June 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 6: Case Note: Inghams Enterprises Pty Limited v Hannigan [2020] NSWCA 82
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
05 June 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 6: Case Note: Inghams Enterprises Pty Limited v Hannigan [2020] NSWCA 82
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
03 June 2020
So, You’ve Qualified for JobKeeper. What Next….?
Erin McCarthy, Partner, together with Daniel Bartlett, Law Clerk at Piper Alderman, share insights into the processes that need to be completed after…
03 June 2020
A Fairer and Better Construction Industry is Feasible if We Change Our Thinking
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal, examines seven key changes that should take place to ensure a better and fairer constructing industry w…
03 June 2020
So, You’ve Qualified for JobKeeper. What Next….?
Erin McCarthy, Partner, together with Daniel Bartlett, Law Clerk at Piper Alderman, share insights into the processes that need to be completed after…
03 June 2020
A Fairer and Better Construction Industry is Feasible if We Change Our Thinking
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal, examines seven key changes that should take place to ensure a better and fairer constructing industry w…
28 May 2020
Caveats Series Part 4: But my Caveat is First! The Impact of Caveats on Priority of Unregistered Interests
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he provides a comprehensive look into the impact of caveats on prior…
28 May 2020
Caveats Series Part 4: But my Caveat is First! The Impact of Caveats on Priority of Unregistered Interests
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he provides a comprehensive look into the impact of caveats on prior…
27 May 2020
Mind Over Matter – the Characteristics of a Great Negotiator
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills looks into what makes a great negotiator."Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate." -…
27 May 2020
Mind Over Matter – the Characteristics of a Great Negotiator
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills looks into what makes a great negotiator."Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate." -…
15 May 2020
Legal Letter-Writers Beware
Tim O'Dwyer, Public Notary, highlights that letters of demand should be void of "even arguably threatening conduct" as it can be deemed unprofessional…
15 May 2020
Legal Letter-Writers Beware
Tim O'Dwyer, Public Notary, highlights that letters of demand should be void of "even arguably threatening conduct" as it can be deemed unprofessional…
11 May 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 5: Is the Arbitration Agreement Null and Void, Inoperative or Incapable of Being Performed?
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
11 May 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 5: Is the Arbitration Agreement Null and Void, Inoperative or Incapable of Being Performed?
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
07 May 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 5: Negotiating with Diversity
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills provides a guide to negotiating with diversity in the final part of his 5 Part series on embracing diversity. Follow…
07 May 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 5: Negotiating with Diversity
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills provides a guide to negotiating with diversity in the final part of his 5 Part series on embracing diversity. Follow…
06 May 2020
Unique Times Require Innovative Industry Regulation
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal discusses what the reality is for the construction industry amidst unprecedented times due to the COVID-…
06 May 2020
Unique Times Require Innovative Industry Regulation
Michael Chesterman, Consultant at Helix Legal discusses what the reality is for the construction industry amidst unprecedented times due to the COVID-…
05 May 2020
Dirty Tactics and What to Do About Them
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills reveals the top ten tactics in negotiation when facing an opponent using dirty tactics. These tactics are a useful g…
05 May 2020
Dirty Tactics and What to Do About Them
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills reveals the top ten tactics in negotiation when facing an opponent using dirty tactics. These tactics are a useful g…
04 May 2020
The Corona Crisis - What Happens Next?
Jeremy Streten, Director at SMS Law gives insightful tips on what to focus on amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as well as key areas to focus on once the p…
04 May 2020
The Corona Crisis - What Happens Next?
Jeremy Streten, Director at SMS Law gives insightful tips on what to focus on amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as well as key areas to focus on once the p…
01 May 2020
Parenting Orders After COVID-19: Will My Orders Remain Binding?
Alison Ross, Partner and Kathleen Coggins, Senior Associate at HopgoodGanim examine the key considerations that parents and carers need to be mindful…
01 May 2020
Parenting Orders After COVID-19: Will My Orders Remain Binding?
Alison Ross, Partner and Kathleen Coggins, Senior Associate at HopgoodGanim examine the key considerations that parents and carers need to be mindful…
27 April 2020
Helping Your Clients to Deal with the Devil
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills discusses how negotiations can serve as a strategy to benefit you, depending on the circumstances. He highlights tha…
27 April 2020
Helping Your Clients to Deal with the Devil
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills discusses how negotiations can serve as a strategy to benefit you, depending on the circumstances. He highlights tha…
22 April 2020
Caveats Series Part 3: Restrictions on Lodgment of Further Caveats if Earlier Caveat Lapses or is Withdrawn
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he provides a comprehensive look into restrictions on the lodgment o…
22 April 2020
Caveats Series Part 3: Restrictions on Lodgment of Further Caveats if Earlier Caveat Lapses or is Withdrawn
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he provides a comprehensive look into restrictions on the lodgment o…
09 April 2020
When Can Solicitors or Conveyancers Act for Both Parties?
Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors discusses when solicitors or conveyancers can act for both parties across the Australian states by pro…
09 April 2020
When Can Solicitors or Conveyancers Act for Both Parties?
Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors discusses when solicitors or conveyancers can act for both parties across the Australian states by pro…
02 April 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 4: Celebrate Our Differences
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores why we should celebrate our differences as humans in Part 4 of his 5 Part series on embracing diversity. Fo…
02 April 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 4: Celebrate Our Differences
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores why we should celebrate our differences as humans in Part 4 of his 5 Part series on embracing diversity. Fo…
30 March 2020
Never Buy Real Estate While on Holidays
Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors, warns to be wary when buying real estate while enjoying much needed holidays away from home. &n…
30 March 2020
Never Buy Real Estate While on Holidays
Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors, warns to be wary when buying real estate while enjoying much needed holidays away from home. &n…
26 March 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 4: The Requirement for a Valid Arbitration Agreement
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
26 March 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 4: The Requirement for a Valid Arbitration Agreement
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
24 March 2020
How Cool is ‘Cooling-Off’ in Real Estate Contracts?
Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors, discusses the origins of the cooling-off period in real estate contracts, with a focus on its introd…
24 March 2020
What Are Your Legal Obligations to Employees Working From Home?
As much of Australia continues to work from home amid the ongoing crisis of COVID-19, Sonia Hickey, journalist, provides an overview to the employers'…
24 March 2020
How Cool is ‘Cooling-Off’ in Real Estate Contracts?
Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors, discusses the origins of the cooling-off period in real estate contracts, with a focus on its introd…
24 March 2020
What Are Your Legal Obligations to Employees Working From Home?
As much of Australia continues to work from home amid the ongoing crisis of COVID-19, Sonia Hickey, journalist, provides an overview to the employers'…
20 March 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 3: Why Are We Different?
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores what it is that makes humans different in Part 3 of his 5 Part series on diversity. In Part 1, he provides…
20 March 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 3: Why Are We Different?
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores what it is that makes humans different in Part 3 of his 5 Part series on diversity. In Part 1, he provides…
18 March 2020
Caveats Series Part 2: Can a Mere Contractual Right to Lodge a Caveat Support a Caveatable Interest?
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he examines the ability of a contractual right to lodge a caveat sup…
18 March 2020
Caveats Series Part 2: Can a Mere Contractual Right to Lodge a Caveat Support a Caveatable Interest?
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continues his series into caveats as he examines the ability of a contractual right to lodge a caveat sup…
16 March 2020
How to Make Digital Marketing Work for You
Looking to make your law firm stand out in a crowded marketplace? Wondering how to make digital marketing work more effectively for you?Ryan Shelley,…
16 March 2020
A Discussion with Nikita Barsby on Workplace Wellbeing
We recently sat down with Nikita Barsby, Senior Associate at MDC Legal as she provides some insight into the importance of workplace wellbeing when st…
16 March 2020
How to Make Digital Marketing Work for You
Looking to make your law firm stand out in a crowded marketplace? Wondering how to make digital marketing work more effectively for you?Ryan Shelley,…
16 March 2020
A Discussion with Nikita Barsby on Workplace Wellbeing
We recently sat down with Nikita Barsby, Senior Associate at MDC Legal as she provides some insight into the importance of workplace wellbeing when st…
11 March 2020
What You Need to Consider When Applying for a Liquor Licence
Jeremy Streten, Director at SMS Law looks into the key considerations when applying for a liquor license, as the rules and regulations relating to liq…
11 March 2020
What You Need to Consider When Applying for a Liquor Licence
Jeremy Streten, Director at SMS Law looks into the key considerations when applying for a liquor license, as the rules and regulations relating to liq…
10 March 2020
A Discussion with Suzie Boulous on Common Tax Issues
We recently sat down with Suzie Boulous, Partner at Brown Wright Stein Lawyers, as she provides some tips on the most common issues in tax ahead of he…
10 March 2020
A Discussion with Suzie Boulous on Common Tax Issues
We recently sat down with Suzie Boulous, Partner at Brown Wright Stein Lawyers, as she provides some tips on the most common issues in tax ahead of he…
09 March 2020
Building a Profitable Law Firm in Today’s Climate and for the Next Generation Client
Simran Singh, Owner of LegalStudio highlights the importance of having a digital footprint and the future of marketing for lawyers and migration agent…
09 March 2020
Building a Profitable Law Firm in Today’s Climate and for the Next Generation Client
Simran Singh, Owner of LegalStudio highlights the importance of having a digital footprint and the future of marketing for lawyers and migration agent…
06 March 2020
Tax Disputes – Getting it Wrong: Rule #1 - revisited
Damian O'Connor, Managing Principal at Tax + Law, discusses the number one rule in tax disputes to avoid getting it wrong. He will be presenting at th…
06 March 2020
A Discussion with Marita Pangallo on Best Tax Structures for Holding Property
We recently sat down with Marita Pangallo, Barrister as she shares her thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of tax structures for holding prop…
06 March 2020
Tax Disputes – Getting it Wrong: Rule #1 - revisited
Damian O'Connor, Managing Principal at Tax + Law, discusses the number one rule in tax disputes to avoid getting it wrong. He will be presenting at th…
06 March 2020
A Discussion with Marita Pangallo on Best Tax Structures for Holding Property
We recently sat down with Marita Pangallo, Barrister as she shares her thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of tax structures for holding prop…
05 March 2020
Spotlight on Sole Purpose Test
Tracey Scotchbrook, Director at Superology Pty Ltd, provides a practical guide to the sole purpose test and identifying compliance risks. The sol…
05 March 2020
Spotlight on Sole Purpose Test
Tracey Scotchbrook, Director at Superology Pty Ltd, provides a practical guide to the sole purpose test and identifying compliance risks. The sol…
03 March 2020
What Advisors Need to Know About Transfer Pricing for SMEs
"The ATO is looking into a more self-assurance regime. The ATO is pushing the burden into the tax-payers to make sure that they second-test their posi…
03 March 2020
A Discussion with Hana Lee on eConveyancing and Technology in Conveyancing Practices
We recently sat down with Hana Lee, Solicitor at Forty Four Degrees Lawyers & Consultants, as she shares her thoughts on the importance of eConvey…
03 March 2020
What Advisors Need to Know About Transfer Pricing for SMEs
"The ATO is looking into a more self-assurance regime. The ATO is pushing the burden into the tax-payers to make sure that they second-test their posi…
03 March 2020
A Discussion with Hana Lee on eConveyancing and Technology in Conveyancing Practices
We recently sat down with Hana Lee, Solicitor at Forty Four Degrees Lawyers & Consultants, as she shares her thoughts on the importance of eConvey…
02 March 2020
A Discussion with Anthony Bellanto QC on Preparing for a Sexual Assault Trial
We recently sat down with Anthony Bellanto QC, Barrister, as he discusses what lawyers need to look out for when preparing for a sexual assault trial.…
02 March 2020
A Discussion with Tim O'Dwyer on Real Estate Deposits
We recently sat down with Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors as he draws upon his experience to address some key questions on real estate…
02 March 2020
A Discussion with Anthony Bellanto QC on Preparing for a Sexual Assault Trial
We recently sat down with Anthony Bellanto QC, Barrister, as he discusses what lawyers need to look out for when preparing for a sexual assault trial.…
02 March 2020
A Discussion with Tim O'Dwyer on Real Estate Deposits
We recently sat down with Tim O'Dwyer, Consultant at Mitchells Solicitors as he draws upon his experience to address some key questions on real estate…
27 February 2020
A Discussion with Julie Steed on SMSFS in Unexpected Circumstances
We recently sat down with Julie Steed, Senior Technical Services Manager at Australian Executor Trustees as she provides her thoughts of the impact on…
27 February 2020
A Discussion with Julie Steed on SMSFS in Unexpected Circumstances
We recently sat down with Julie Steed, Senior Technical Services Manager at Australian Executor Trustees as she provides her thoughts of the impact on…
26 February 2020
The World Wild Web is an Open Door to Depravity and Defamation
Michael Bradley, Managing Partner at Marque Lawyers, questions the effectiveness of the law, as it is, in addressing the damage caused by fake online…
26 February 2020
The World Wild Web is an Open Door to Depravity and Defamation
Michael Bradley, Managing Partner at Marque Lawyers, questions the effectiveness of the law, as it is, in addressing the damage caused by fake online…
25 February 2020
A Discussion with Jim Tsagalis on Key Market Trends in Retail and Commercial Leasing
Jim Tsagalis, Managing Director at Lease Equity Pty Ltd, provides a brief overview of the key property market trends ahead of his upcoming presentatio…
25 February 2020
A Discussion with Jim Tsagalis on Key Market Trends in Retail and Commercial Leasing
Jim Tsagalis, Managing Director at Lease Equity Pty Ltd, provides a brief overview of the key property market trends ahead of his upcoming presentatio…
24 February 2020
Property Series Part 3: Rumours of My Demise are Greatly Overstated
Barrister and mediator, Sydney Jacobs continues his series by providinga brief overview into modifying or extinguishing a covenant of easement. He wil…
24 February 2020
Property Series Part 3: Rumours of My Demise are Greatly Overstated
Barrister and mediator, Sydney Jacobs continues his series by providinga brief overview into modifying or extinguishing a covenant of easement. He wil…
20 February 2020
An Analysis and Discussion into Australian Consumer Law s 18 Part 2: The Test of Whether Conduct is Misleading or Deceptive
Ariel Galapo, barrister, continues his series into s 18 of the Australian Consumer Law. In Part 2, he provides an analysis into the test of whether co…
20 February 2020
An Analysis and Discussion into Australian Consumer Law s 18 Part 2: The Test of Whether Conduct is Misleading or Deceptive
Ariel Galapo, barrister, continues his series into s 18 of the Australian Consumer Law. In Part 2, he provides an analysis into the test of whether co…
18 February 2020
A Discussion with Dr Cathy Kezelman AM on the Wellbeing of Government Staff
We recently sat down with Dr Cathy Kezelman AM, President of the Blue Knot Foundation, as she looks into the key issues that the Government needs to b…
18 February 2020
A Discussion with Dr Cathy Kezelman AM on the Wellbeing of Government Staff
We recently sat down with Dr Cathy Kezelman AM, President of the Blue Knot Foundation, as she looks into the key issues that the Government needs to b…
12 February 2020
Valuations for the Sale or Purchase of a Business
Fiona Hansen, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, delves into some of the valuation issues to consider in buying or selling a business ahead o…
12 February 2020
Valuations for the Sale or Purchase of a Business
Fiona Hansen, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, delves into some of the valuation issues to consider in buying or selling a business ahead o…
11 February 2020
A Discussion with Greg Ross into Compliance Issues and the Effect of the Modern Slavery Legislation
We recently sat down with Gregory Ross, Partner at Eakin McCaffery Cox to provide some insight into the implementation of the Modern Slavery Legislati…
11 February 2020
A Discussion with Greg Ross into Compliance Issues and the Effect of the Modern Slavery Legislation
We recently sat down with Gregory Ross, Partner at Eakin McCaffery Cox to provide some insight into the implementation of the Modern Slavery Legislati…
06 February 2020
Caveats Series Part 1: The Importance of Drafting Caveats Properly - Describing the Interest
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers begins his series into caveats as he outlines their importance for property lawyers and describing their…
06 February 2020
Caveats Series Part 1: The Importance of Drafting Caveats Properly - Describing the Interest
Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers begins his series into caveats as he outlines their importance for property lawyers and describing their…
03 February 2020
A Discussion with Luke Buchanan on Challenges in Legal Professional Privilege Facing In-House Counsel
We recently sat down with Luke Buchanan, Solicitor Director at Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers to discuss the key challenges that In-House Counsel typic…
03 February 2020
A Discussion with Luke Buchanan on Challenges in Legal Professional Privilege Facing In-House Counsel
We recently sat down with Luke Buchanan, Solicitor Director at Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers to discuss the key challenges that In-House Counsel typic…
30 January 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 3: Stay of Proceedings Pending Arbitration - 'Fragmentation'
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
30 January 2020
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 3: Stay of Proceedings Pending Arbitration - 'Fragmentation'
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers continue their series into arbitration and mediatio…
28 January 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 2: The Unity Behind Diversity
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores how understanding and accepting universal principles is a step towards embracing diversity in Part 2 of his…
28 January 2020
Embracing Diversity Part 2: The Unity Behind Diversity
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills explores how understanding and accepting universal principles is a step towards embracing diversity in Part 2 of his…
23 January 2020
A Discussion with Karen Stott on Medical Negligence Claims and Joint Expert Reports
We recently sat down with Karen Stott, Principal at ADR & Mediation Services, to discuss her upcoming presentations at two of our seminars. Karen…
23 January 2020
A Discussion with Susan Bennett on Managing Litigation Efficiently and Other Challenges Faced by In-House Counsel
We recently sat down with Susan Bennett, Principal and Director at Sibenco Legal & Advisory and Exec Director of InfoGovANZ, to discuss the role a…
23 January 2020
A Discussion with Karen Stott on Medical Negligence Claims and Joint Expert Reports
We recently sat down with Karen Stott, Principal at ADR & Mediation Services, to discuss her upcoming presentations at two of our seminars. Karen…
23 January 2020
A Discussion with Susan Bennett on Managing Litigation Efficiently and Other Challenges Faced by In-House Counsel
We recently sat down with Susan Bennett, Principal and Director at Sibenco Legal & Advisory and Exec Director of InfoGovANZ, to discuss the role a…
13 December 2019
Embracing Diversity Part 1: Introduction
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills provides an introduction to embracing diversity, exploring how doing so is essential to growth in Part 1 of his 5 Pa…
13 December 2019
Embracing Diversity Part 1: Introduction
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills provides an introduction to embracing diversity, exploring how doing so is essential to growth in Part 1 of his 5 Pa…
12 December 2019
Property Series Part 2: Buying off the Plan: Some Tips for Those Acting for Purchasers
Barrister and mediator, Sydney Jacobs, provides advice for those acting for purchasers of "off the plan" units in Part 2 of his property series. His s…
12 December 2019
Property Series Part 2: Buying off the Plan: Some Tips for Those Acting for Purchasers
Barrister and mediator, Sydney Jacobs, provides advice for those acting for purchasers of "off the plan" units in Part 2 of his property series. His s…
11 December 2019
A Look into Gable Tostee’s Right to Protect His Reputation
Michael Bradley, Managing Partner at Marque Lawyers, provides his insights in the case of Gable Tostee as he threatens to sue an online feminist group…
11 December 2019
A Look into Gable Tostee’s Right to Protect His Reputation
Michael Bradley, Managing Partner at Marque Lawyers, provides his insights in the case of Gable Tostee as he threatens to sue an online feminist group…
05 December 2019
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 2: The First Step: Does the Dispute Fall within the Ambit of the Arbitration Clause?
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers highlight that the first step to look for when a di…
05 December 2019
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 2: The First Step: Does the Dispute Fall within the Ambit of the Arbitration Clause?
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers highlight that the first step to look for when a di…
27 November 2019
An Analysis and Discussion into Australian Consumer Law Part 1: Section 18
Ariel Galapo, barrister, begins his series into Australian Consumer Law. In part 1, he delves into s 18, where he provides an analysis into the termin…
27 November 2019
An Analysis and Discussion into Australian Consumer Law Part 1: Section 18
Ariel Galapo, barrister, begins his series into Australian Consumer Law. In part 1, he delves into s 18, where he provides an analysis into the termin…
25 November 2019
When Disaster Strikes: Managing Employees in the Event of a Natural Disaster
Aaron Goonrey, Partner, Kaitlyn Gulle, Partner and Cameron Hannebery, Special Counsel at Lander & Rogers provide their insights on obligations emp…
25 November 2019
When Disaster Strikes: Managing Employees in the Event of a Natural Disaster
Aaron Goonrey, Partner, Kaitlyn Gulle, Partner and Cameron Hannebery, Special Counsel at Lander & Rogers provide their insights on obligations emp…
19 November 2019
Trade Mark Fundamentals – the Importance of Trade Mark Due Diligence and the Benefits of Registration in Australia
Blake Knowles, Principal at Spruson & Ferguson emphasises the importance of the due diligence process in trade marks as well as outlining the bene…
19 November 2019
Trade Mark Fundamentals – the Importance of Trade Mark Due Diligence and the Benefits of Registration in Australia
Blake Knowles, Principal at Spruson & Ferguson emphasises the importance of the due diligence process in trade marks as well as outlining the bene…
13 November 2019
A Discussion with Navid Sedaghati, Barrister on Corporations Law Litigation and Upcoming Targets of Prosecution by the Regulators
We recently sat down with Navid Sedaghati, Barrister to discuss Corporations Law Litigation and as to which organisations and executives are in the si…
13 November 2019
A Discussion with Frances Wheelahan and Suman Reddy on the Key Legal Issues for MedTech Startups
Australias medtech sector has experienced rapid growth over the last decade, with a recent focus on digital health, connected devices and artificial i…
13 November 2019
A Discussion with Navid Sedaghati, Barrister on Corporations Law Litigation and Upcoming Targets of Prosecution by the Regulators
We recently sat down with Navid Sedaghati, Barrister to discuss Corporations Law Litigation and as to which organisations and executives are in the si…
13 November 2019
A Discussion with Frances Wheelahan and Suman Reddy on the Key Legal Issues for MedTech Startups
Australias medtech sector has experienced rapid growth over the last decade, with a recent focus on digital health, connected devices and artificial i…
12 November 2019
A Discussion with Kenton Newall on the Challenges for School Business Managers
We recently sat down with Kenton Newall, Business Relationship Manager at Cole School Experts to discuss the challenges for School Business Managers a…
12 November 2019
A Discussion with Kenton Newall on the Challenges for School Business Managers
We recently sat down with Kenton Newall, Business Relationship Manager at Cole School Experts to discuss the challenges for School Business Managers a…
11 November 2019
If Sexual Harassment Is Illegal, Why Is It Still Such An Issue In Our Workplaces?
Sonia Hickey, journalist, questions why sexual harassment continues to be such a big issues in the workplace despite being illegal. Sexual…
11 November 2019
If Sexual Harassment Is Illegal, Why Is It Still Such An Issue In Our Workplaces?
Sonia Hickey, journalist, questions why sexual harassment continues to be such a big issues in the workplace despite being illegal. Sexual…
05 November 2019
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 1: Introduction to the Series
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers write about what to expect in their upcoming series…
05 November 2019
Arbitration and Mediation Series Part 1: Introduction to the Series
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and Vikram Misra, Barrister at Clarence Chambers write about what to expect in their upcoming series…
01 November 2019
Property Series Part 1: Introduction to the Series
Barrister, Sydney Jacobs, provides an overview on what to expect in his upcoming articles on his experiences and insights into the property law sector…
01 November 2019
Property Series Part 1: Introduction to the Series
Barrister, Sydney Jacobs, provides an overview on what to expect in his upcoming articles on his experiences and insights into the property law sector…
30 October 2019
Does My Trade Mark Need To Be The Same As My Business Name?
Blake Knowles, Principal and Peter Hallett, Principal at Spruson & Ferguson provide some insight as to whether a trade mark should be the same as…
30 October 2019
Does My Trade Mark Need To Be The Same As My Business Name?
Blake Knowles, Principal and Peter Hallett, Principal at Spruson & Ferguson provide some insight as to whether a trade mark should be the same as…
24 October 2019
A Discussion with Andrea Beatty on the Use of Open Banking
Andrea Beatty, Partner at Piper Alderman provides her insights into the launch of open banking. She will be chairing our upcoming seminar, the 4th Ann…
24 October 2019
A Discussion with Andrea Beatty on Product Intervention Order Power
Andrea Beatty, Partner at Piper Alderman provides her insights following ASIC's exercise of the product intervention order power. She will be chairing…
24 October 2019
A Discussion with Andrea Beatty on the Use of Open Banking
Andrea Beatty, Partner at Piper Alderman provides her insights into the launch of open banking. She will be chairing our upcoming seminar, the 4th Ann…
24 October 2019
A Discussion with Andrea Beatty on Product Intervention Order Power
Andrea Beatty, Partner at Piper Alderman provides her insights following ASIC's exercise of the product intervention order power. She will be chairing…
22 October 2019
What You Need to Know to Advise Family Business Owners on Startup
"What we find with family businesses is they have a really clear vision. It might just be one family member's vision, but because it is family, everyo…
22 October 2019
What You Need to Know to Advise Family Business Owners on Startup
"What we find with family businesses is they have a really clear vision. It might just be one family member's vision, but because it is family, everyo…
16 October 2019
A Discussion with the Human Rights Commissioner on Religious Freedom in Australia
We recently sat down with Edward Santow, Human Rights Commissioner to discuss the protections for freedom of religion in Australia ahead of his presen…
16 October 2019
A Discussion with the Human Rights Commissioner on Religious Freedom in Australia
We recently sat down with Edward Santow, Human Rights Commissioner to discuss the protections for freedom of religion in Australia ahead of his presen…
09 October 2019
Family Business Succession Planning
Darius Hii, Director at Chat Legal, provides insights into family business succession planning ahead of his upcoming presentation at the 2nd Annual Fa…
09 October 2019
Family Business Succession Planning
Darius Hii, Director at Chat Legal, provides insights into family business succession planning ahead of his upcoming presentation at the 2nd Annual Fa…
03 October 2019
Using Mediation as a Business Tool - Part 2
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills provides an overview of practical examples of early intervention in commercial relationships using mediation in Part…
03 October 2019
Using Mediation as a Business Tool - Part 2
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills provides an overview of practical examples of early intervention in commercial relationships using mediation in Part…
30 September 2019
A Discussion with Adeline Schiralli on the Key Issues in Succession Planning
We recently sat down with Adeline Schiralli, Consulting Principal at Keypoint Law to provide a sneak peek of her upcoming presentation at the 2nd Annu…
30 September 2019
A Discussion with Adeline Schiralli on the Key Issues in Succession Planning
We recently sat down with Adeline Schiralli, Consulting Principal at Keypoint Law to provide a sneak peek of her upcoming presentation at the 2nd Annu…
23 September 2019
What You Don't Know About Family Law
Eleanor Lau, Partner at Lander & Rogers delves into what you don't know about family law ahead of her upcoming presentation at 2nd Annual Small Bu…
23 September 2019
What You Don't Know About Family Law
Eleanor Lau, Partner at Lander & Rogers delves into what you don't know about family law ahead of her upcoming presentation at 2nd Annual Small Bu…
13 September 2019
Artificial Intelligence - The Human Touch
Artificial Intelligence will revolutionise the professional services sector, which is no bad thing. Dr Stephen Moss, Managing Partner and Chairman at…
13 September 2019
Artificial Intelligence - The Human Touch
Artificial Intelligence will revolutionise the professional services sector, which is no bad thing. Dr Stephen Moss, Managing Partner and Chairman at…
11 September 2019
A Discussion with Angeline Mann on the NSW Property Market and Land Tax Objection
We recently sat down with Angeline Mann, Commercial Director at Herron Todd White, to discuss changes and challenges in the property market ahead of h…
11 September 2019
A Discussion with Angeline Mann on the NSW Property Market and Land Tax Objection
We recently sat down with Angeline Mann, Commercial Director at Herron Todd White, to discuss changes and challenges in the property market ahead of h…
09 September 2019
Using Mediation as a Business Tool - Part 1
Barrister and mediator Paul Sillsdiscusses how mediation can be used as a business tool as Part 1 of his 2 Part series. We are used to thin…
09 September 2019
Using Mediation as a Business Tool - Part 1
Barrister and mediator Paul Sillsdiscusses how mediation can be used as a business tool as Part 1 of his 2 Part series. We are used to thin…
28 August 2019
Pricing Based on Client Value
Darius Hii, Director at Chat Legal, discusses pricing strategies for clients. By now, the push for firms to consider a move away from the t…
28 August 2019
Pricing Based on Client Value
Darius Hii, Director at Chat Legal, discusses pricing strategies for clients. By now, the push for firms to consider a move away from the t…
27 August 2019
A Fine Line Between Employees' Free Speech and Employer's Reputation
Tessa Van Duyn,practice leader and Mariah Khoury, lawyer at Moores, discusses the fine line between employees' free speech and the employer's reputati…
27 August 2019
Strategic Networking: Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck
Cathryn Urquhart, Senior Consultant, Trainer and Facilitator discusses networking strategies for lawyers. Many lawyers avoid networking lik…
27 August 2019
A Fine Line Between Employees' Free Speech and Employer's Reputation
Tessa Van Duyn,practice leader and Mariah Khoury, lawyer at Moores, discusses the fine line between employees' free speech and the employer's reputati…
27 August 2019
Strategic Networking: Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck
Cathryn Urquhart, Senior Consultant, Trainer and Facilitator discusses networking strategies for lawyers. Many lawyers avoid networking lik…
22 August 2019
A Discussion with Paul Davis on Advice for NFPs
We recently sat down withPaul Davis, Co Founder and Director of Integroe Partners to discuss the importance of safeguarding, requirements and advice f…
22 August 2019
A Discussion with Paul Davis on Advice for NFPs
We recently sat down withPaul Davis, Co Founder and Director of Integroe Partners to discuss the importance of safeguarding, requirements and advice f…
20 August 2019
Arbitration, Expert Determination & Mediation: Choices in Alternative Dispute Resolution for Commercial Disputes
Mark Williams,barrister at Queensland bar, discusses the choices in alternative dispute resolution for commercial disputes. While litigatio…
20 August 2019
Better Conversations - Language, Messaging and the Lost Art of Direct Conversation
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills continues his series, Better Conversations. In Part 3, below, he explores how to avoid potentially offensive e…
20 August 2019
Arbitration, Expert Determination & Mediation: Choices in Alternative Dispute Resolution for Commercial Disputes
Mark Williams,barrister at Queensland bar, discusses the choices in alternative dispute resolution for commercial disputes. While litigatio…
20 August 2019
Better Conversations - Language, Messaging and the Lost Art of Direct Conversation
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills continues his series, Better Conversations. In Part 3, below, he explores how to avoid potentially offensive e…
19 August 2019
A Discussion with Rohan Mansfield About Non-Arm’s Length Income issues
We recently sat down with Rohan Mansfield, Principal at LDB Superannuation Services,to discuss the main Non-Arms Length Income (NALI) issues challengi…
19 August 2019
A Discussion with Rohan Mansfield About Non-Arm’s Length Income issues
We recently sat down with Rohan Mansfield, Principal at LDB Superannuation Services,to discuss the main Non-Arms Length Income (NALI) issues challengi…
14 August 2019
A Discussion with Chrissy Leontios About Running a Business as a Female Practitioner
We recently sat down with Chrissy Leontios, Principal Lawyer, CLEON Legal and Mediation Services to discuss running a business as a female practition…
14 August 2019
Life Insurers Must Walk the Walk to Restore Faith, or Face Years of Hayne Pain
Josh Mennen, Principal at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, discusses the future of life insurers after the Hayne Royal Commission exposed the deeply flawed…
14 August 2019
A Discussion with Dianna Worrell About Privilege Claims
We recently sat down with Dianna Worrell, Barrister at Cedric Hampson Chambersto discuss privilege claims ahead of her presentation at the upcoming se…
14 August 2019
A Discussion with Chrissy Leontios About Running a Business as a Female Practitioner
We recently sat down with Chrissy Leontios, Principal Lawyer, CLEON Legal and Mediation Services to discuss running a business as a female practition…
14 August 2019
Life Insurers Must Walk the Walk to Restore Faith, or Face Years of Hayne Pain
Josh Mennen, Principal at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, discusses the future of life insurers after the Hayne Royal Commission exposed the deeply flawed…
14 August 2019
A Discussion with Dianna Worrell About Privilege Claims
We recently sat down with Dianna Worrell, Barrister at Cedric Hampson Chambersto discuss privilege claims ahead of her presentation at the upcoming se…
12 August 2019
A Discussion with Yikai Hoe About Small Business CGT Concessions and SMSFs
We recently sat down with Yikai Hoe, Director at Provident Lawyers, to discuss Small Business CGT Concessions and SMSFs, ahead of his presentation at…
12 August 2019
A Discussion with Yikai Hoe About Small Business CGT Concessions and SMSFs
We recently sat down with Yikai Hoe, Director at Provident Lawyers, to discuss Small Business CGT Concessions and SMSFs, ahead of his presentation at…
08 August 2019
Contract Lawyers: The New Normal
Dr. Stephen Moss, Managing Partner and Chairman at ECP Legal, writes about the changing structure to law firms and the resultant emergence of co…
08 August 2019
A Discussion with Will LeMass About the Subject of Rules
We recently sat down with Will LeMass, Barrister, Northbank Chambers to discuss the subject of rules, ahead of his co-presentation with Melanie Hindma…
08 August 2019
Contract Lawyers: The New Normal
Dr. Stephen Moss, Managing Partner and Chairman at ECP Legal, writes about the changing structure to law firms and the resultant emergence of co…
08 August 2019
A Discussion with Will LeMass About the Subject of Rules
We recently sat down with Will LeMass, Barrister, Northbank Chambers to discuss the subject of rules, ahead of his co-presentation with Melanie Hindma…
02 August 2019
[Video] A Discussion with The Hon Michael Kirby
Sarah Chadwick, Senior Program Manager at Legalwise Seminars, interviews The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG about the current developments in Human Rights L…
02 August 2019
[Video] A Discussion with The Hon Michael Kirby
Sarah Chadwick, Senior Program Manager at Legalwise Seminars, interviews The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG about the current developments in Human Rights L…
25 July 2019
A Discussion With Michael Osborne about Critical Conveyancing Issues
We recently sat down with Michael Osborne, Principal, Osbornes Lawyers, to discuss his thoughts on common issues practitioners need to be mindful of i…
25 July 2019
Better Conversations - How to have difficult conversations
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills continues his series, Better Conversations. In Part 2, below, he explores how we react when things go wrong. Read Pa…
25 July 2019
A Discussion With Michael Osborne about Critical Conveyancing Issues
We recently sat down with Michael Osborne, Principal, Osbornes Lawyers, to discuss his thoughts on common issues practitioners need to be mindful of i…
25 July 2019
Better Conversations - How to have difficult conversations
Barrister and mediator Paul Sills continues his series, Better Conversations. In Part 2, below, he explores how we react when things go wrong. Read Pa…
22 July 2019
How to Master a Diversified SMSF Investment Portfolio
Many people choose only Australian stocks and managed funds and consider this makes their SMSF investment portfolios diversified. Shayne Sommer, Priva…
22 July 2019
How to Master a Diversified SMSF Investment Portfolio
Many people choose only Australian stocks and managed funds and consider this makes their SMSF investment portfolios diversified. Shayne Sommer, Priva…
18 July 2019
Pull the other one, Murray-Darling is not in safe hands
When a lawyer of the standing of Bret Walker SC uses language such as "maladministration", "unlawful", "gross negligence" and "indefensible" to descri…
18 July 2019
“My Dog Wouldn’t Bite Anyone” - Would you Bet your House on it?
Having young children who fear dogs I, Carroll & ODea Lawyers' partner Robert Algie, am often asked by them whether a dog they encounter on the st…
18 July 2019
Pull the other one, Murray-Darling is not in safe hands
When a lawyer of the standing of Bret Walker SC uses language such as "maladministration", "unlawful", "gross negligence" and "indefensible" to descri…
18 July 2019
“My Dog Wouldn’t Bite Anyone” - Would you Bet your House on it?
Having young children who fear dogs I, Carroll & ODea Lawyers' partner Robert Algie, am often asked by them whether a dog they encounter on the st…
10 July 2019
Better Conversations - Get Connected
The root cause of many disputes is a lack of communication leading to judgments and assumptions about the motives of others. Barrister and mediator Pa…
10 July 2019
Better Conversations - Get Connected
The root cause of many disputes is a lack of communication leading to judgments and assumptions about the motives of others. Barrister and mediator Pa…
28 June 2019
The Call for Family Lawyers to Upskill – When Knowing the Law is not Enough
Family law clients do not only present with legal problems; family law clients very often also present with trauma, high conflict, stress, poor commun…
28 June 2019
Should I Tell my Employer That I’m Looking for a New Job?
Usually it is easier to get a new job when you are already employed than when you arent. You wont need to explain why you left your last job or why th…
28 June 2019
The Call for Family Lawyers to Upskill – When Knowing the Law is not Enough
Family law clients do not only present with legal problems; family law clients very often also present with trauma, high conflict, stress, poor commun…
28 June 2019
Should I Tell my Employer That I’m Looking for a New Job?
Usually it is easier to get a new job when you are already employed than when you arent. You wont need to explain why you left your last job or why th…
25 June 2019
How to Ensure Your Instructions to Experts are Asking the Right Questions
Dr Alan Home, Occupational Physician at Health People Legal, provides in this paper advice to the legal profession regarding communication with doctor…
25 June 2019
How to Ensure Your Instructions to Experts are Asking the Right Questions
Dr Alan Home, Occupational Physician at Health People Legal, provides in this paper advice to the legal profession regarding communication with doctor…
12 June 2019
Exploitation of Vulnerable Workers by Your Franchisee or Subsidiary
MDC Legal lawyerGemma Little discusses the responsibilities you have as a franchisor or holding company complying with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (F…
12 June 2019
Exploitation of Vulnerable Workers by Your Franchisee or Subsidiary
MDC Legal lawyerGemma Little discusses the responsibilities you have as a franchisor or holding company complying with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (F…
29 May 2019
Pensions: Increased risk and complexity for practitioners
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology, discusses the superannuation changes which came into effect on 1 July 2017. Tra…
29 May 2019
Pensions: Increased risk and complexity for practitioners
Tracey Scotchbrook, SMSF Specialist Advisor and Director ofSuperology, discusses the superannuation changes which came into effect on 1 July 2017. Tra…
23 May 2019
What's on the table when you buy or sell a business?
Michael Trajkovic, Manager at Fordham Business Advisors, discusses buying or selling a business and asks: What's on the table? To hear more about busi…
23 May 2019
Assessing behavioural change post-head injury and impact on return to work
Dr John McMahon, Neuropsychologist at MedicoLegal Specialists, discusses the assessment of behavioural change following head injury and, how it…
23 May 2019
What is Medicinal Cannabis and why do people use it?
Medicinal cannabis is an emerging field of complementary medicine in Australia and with it comes a variety of medicolegal challenges. Legalwise News E…
23 May 2019
Selected post-transaction Valuation and Accounting factors
Findex Corporate Finance Valuations Partner Nicole Vignaroli and IFRS Technical Specialist Christine Webb discuss selected post-transaction Valuation…
23 May 2019
What's on the table when you buy or sell a business?
Michael Trajkovic, Manager at Fordham Business Advisors, discusses buying or selling a business and asks: What's on the table? To hear more about busi…
23 May 2019
Assessing behavioural change post-head injury and impact on return to work
Dr John McMahon, Neuropsychologist at MedicoLegal Specialists, discusses the assessment of behavioural change following head injury and, how it…
23 May 2019
What is Medicinal Cannabis and why do people use it?
Medicinal cannabis is an emerging field of complementary medicine in Australia and with it comes a variety of medicolegal challenges. Legalwise News E…
23 May 2019
Selected post-transaction Valuation and Accounting factors
Findex Corporate Finance Valuations Partner Nicole Vignaroli and IFRS Technical Specialist Christine Webb discuss selected post-transaction Valuation…
16 May 2019
Reasonable Foreseeability and Claims for Pure Psychiatric Injury
Barrister Glenn Worth discusses Reasonable Foreseeability and claims for pure Psychiatric Injury, and asks: When does it not mean "Reasonable foreseea…
16 May 2019
Small Business Instant Asset Write-off anything but Instant
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses whether businesses should rethink taking advantage of the Small Bu…
16 May 2019
Business Management Strategies in a Tough Market
Laura Rogers, Partner at Fordham Business Advisors, discusses management initiatives which businesses can consider implementing in today's tough…
16 May 2019
Reasonable Foreseeability and Claims for Pure Psychiatric Injury
Barrister Glenn Worth discusses Reasonable Foreseeability and claims for pure Psychiatric Injury, and asks: When does it not mean "Reasonable foreseea…
16 May 2019
Small Business Instant Asset Write-off anything but Instant
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses whether businesses should rethink taking advantage of the Small Bu…
16 May 2019
Business Management Strategies in a Tough Market
Laura Rogers, Partner at Fordham Business Advisors, discusses management initiatives which businesses can consider implementing in today's tough…
09 May 2019
Boost business value through strong IP protection strategy
Macpherson Kelley Special Counsel Mark Metzeling discusses why implementing an appropriate business structure and strong Intellectual Property protect…
09 May 2019
New Laws on IVF Births
Dr Roger Magnusson, Professor of Health Law and Governance at Sydney Law School, discusses new legal and regulatory changes in NSW to the verification…
09 May 2019
Practical guide to coaching your client as a Family Law witness
Barrister Giles Stapletonprovides practical guidance on helping your client as a witness in a family law proceeding. To hear more on family law, Giles…
09 May 2019
Ethical considerations in mediation are just as important
Barrister David Ash discusses ethical issues in mediation. Ethics in this informal setting are, he writes, as real and important as ethics in the form…
09 May 2019
Boost business value through strong IP protection strategy
Macpherson Kelley Special Counsel Mark Metzeling discusses why implementing an appropriate business structure and strong Intellectual Property protect…
09 May 2019
New Laws on IVF Births
Dr Roger Magnusson, Professor of Health Law and Governance at Sydney Law School, discusses new legal and regulatory changes in NSW to the verification…
09 May 2019
Practical guide to coaching your client as a Family Law witness
Barrister Giles Stapletonprovides practical guidance on helping your client as a witness in a family law proceeding. To hear more on family law, Giles…
09 May 2019
Ethical considerations in mediation are just as important
Barrister David Ash discusses ethical issues in mediation. Ethics in this informal setting are, he writes, as real and important as ethics in the form…
02 May 2019
Winding up a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund
Paul Rafton, National Lead Partner in Superannuation at BDO, discusses how to wind-up a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund. Paul gave a presentation on…
02 May 2019
Recent research on impact of trauma on memory
Dr Cathy Kezelman, AM, President of the Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma, discusses recent research into memory a…
02 May 2019
Copyright Safe Harbour and Pokémon, Hells Angels v Redbubble
Intellectual Property Barrister Dimitrios Eliades discusses potential pitfalls with Australia's Copyright Safe Harbour Regime in an article series for…
02 May 2019
Winding up a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund
Paul Rafton, National Lead Partner in Superannuation at BDO, discusses how to wind-up a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund. Paul gave a presentation on…
02 May 2019
Recent research on impact of trauma on memory
Dr Cathy Kezelman, AM, President of the Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma, discusses recent research into memory a…
02 May 2019
Copyright Safe Harbour and Pokémon, Hells Angels v Redbubble
Intellectual Property Barrister Dimitrios Eliades discusses potential pitfalls with Australia's Copyright Safe Harbour Regime in an article series for…
18 April 2019
How time poor people can find time to get things done
Heather Gibson, Director of Finer Details Concierge and Organiser Services, discusses how busy people can efficiently manage their time to get more ou…
18 April 2019
Diligent file notes save lawyers from finding of negligence
Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers Mitchell Page discusses the recent NSW District Court decision where detailed and contemporaneous file notes saved a solicitor…
18 April 2019
Defence struck out after non-compliance with discovery, interrogatories orders
Mills Oakley Insurance Partner Stuart Eustice discusses the decision in Daniel Smith, Aaliyah Ingram and Thomas Smith by their tutor Eva Coe v NSWL&am…
18 April 2019
Online Challenges with Copyright Safe Harbour Regime in Australia
Intellectual Property Barrister Dimitrios Eliades discusses potential pitfalls with Australia's Copyright Safe Harbour Regime in an article series for…
18 April 2019
How time poor people can find time to get things done
Heather Gibson, Director of Finer Details Concierge and Organiser Services, discusses how busy people can efficiently manage their time to get more ou…
18 April 2019
Diligent file notes save lawyers from finding of negligence
Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers Mitchell Page discusses the recent NSW District Court decision where detailed and contemporaneous file notes saved a solicitor…
18 April 2019
Defence struck out after non-compliance with discovery, interrogatories orders
Mills Oakley Insurance Partner Stuart Eustice discusses the decision in Daniel Smith, Aaliyah Ingram and Thomas Smith by their tutor Eva Coe v NSWL&am…
18 April 2019
Online Challenges with Copyright Safe Harbour Regime in Australia
Intellectual Property Barrister Dimitrios Eliades discusses potential pitfalls with Australia's Copyright Safe Harbour Regime in an article series for…
11 April 2019
Why having a sense of entitlement is not good leadership
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses why having a sense of entitlement is not good leadership. Our sense of entitlement…
11 April 2019
Family business in Crisis: Who will take over as Baby Boomers retire?
Dr Patrick Garcia, from Macquarie University's Faculty of Business and Economics, reflects on why anyone would want to take over the family business.&…
11 April 2019
Documents of the Trust in Hancock v Rinehart
Piper Alderman PartnersDonna BengeandRod Jonesdiscuss the distinction between documents of the trust liable to be delivered up to incoming trustees an…
11 April 2019
Why having a sense of entitlement is not good leadership
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses why having a sense of entitlement is not good leadership. Our sense of entitlement…
11 April 2019
Family business in Crisis: Who will take over as Baby Boomers retire?
Dr Patrick Garcia, from Macquarie University's Faculty of Business and Economics, reflects on why anyone would want to take over the family business.&…
11 April 2019
Documents of the Trust in Hancock v Rinehart
Piper Alderman PartnersDonna BengeandRod Jonesdiscuss the distinction between documents of the trust liable to be delivered up to incoming trustees an…
04 April 2019
Who is legally a parent? High Court to decide sperm donor case
KHQ Lawyers Accredited Family Law Specialist Kristina Antoniades discusses this months significant case where the High Court of Australia will hear an…
04 April 2019
Challenges with teaching children the value of money
Carbon Group Partner and Financial Planner Andreas Kettemann discusses the challenges of financially educating children in todays virtually cashless s…
04 April 2019
How to get the best results for clients in mediation
Mediator and Lawyer Karen Stott, of ADR & Mediation Services, discusses what the respective parties can do in a mediation to ensure they get it ri…
04 April 2019
Changing the way we argue: Why go to war?
Barrister and mediatorPaul Sillscontinues his series, Changing the Way We Argue. In Part 2, below, he asks: Why go to War? Arguing can be a very posit…
04 April 2019
Who is legally a parent? High Court to decide sperm donor case
KHQ Lawyers Accredited Family Law Specialist Kristina Antoniades discusses this months significant case where the High Court of Australia will hear an…
04 April 2019
Challenges with teaching children the value of money
Carbon Group Partner and Financial Planner Andreas Kettemann discusses the challenges of financially educating children in todays virtually cashless s…
04 April 2019
How to get the best results for clients in mediation
Mediator and Lawyer Karen Stott, of ADR & Mediation Services, discusses what the respective parties can do in a mediation to ensure they get it ri…
04 April 2019
Changing the way we argue: Why go to war?
Barrister and mediatorPaul Sillscontinues his series, Changing the Way We Argue. In Part 2, below, he asks: Why go to War? Arguing can be a very posit…
28 March 2019
Rethink approach to conflict and engage with it constructively
Barrister and mediatorPaul Sills commences an article series, Changing the Way We Argue. This introductory piece will explore the topic, Our Approach…
28 March 2019
Pitfalls with SMSFs engaging in Airbnb, Stayz
Naz Randeria, Managing Director ofReliance Auditing Services, discusses whether a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund can use its residential property in…
28 March 2019
Australians fleeced more than $3m in iTunes card scams
Gift cards are fast becoming the payment method of choice for scammers.Scamwatchreports show that Australians lost more than $5 million to gift card p…
28 March 2019
High Court declares fourth ever vexatious litigant
Melbourne Law SchoolAssociate Professor Katy Barnettdiscusses the rarity of the High Court declaring people as vexatious litigants, including last wee…
28 March 2019
Rethink approach to conflict and engage with it constructively
Barrister and mediatorPaul Sills commences an article series, Changing the Way We Argue. This introductory piece will explore the topic, Our Approach…
28 March 2019
Pitfalls with SMSFs engaging in Airbnb, Stayz
Naz Randeria, Managing Director ofReliance Auditing Services, discusses whether a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund can use its residential property in…
28 March 2019
Australians fleeced more than $3m in iTunes card scams
Gift cards are fast becoming the payment method of choice for scammers.Scamwatchreports show that Australians lost more than $5 million to gift card p…
28 March 2019
High Court declares fourth ever vexatious litigant
Melbourne Law SchoolAssociate Professor Katy Barnettdiscusses the rarity of the High Court declaring people as vexatious litigants, including last wee…
21 March 2019
Draft consent orders to avoid costly litigation
BarristerPaul Cutler,ofEdmund Barton Chambers,discusses how to draft consent orders, including issues about estoppel and res judicata. Paul will prese…
21 March 2019
Read fine print of building insurance before something goes wrong
Darren Reilly, Commercial Adviser at IOOF Insurance Brokers, discusses why it's important to carefully read the Product Disclosure Statement for your…
21 March 2019
'Shocking barbaric shooting tragedy in Christchurch is like a gigantic punch'
Christchurch-born Sally Arnold, Director ofCreating Encoresand an award-winning international author and executive coach, reflects upon her upbringing…
21 March 2019
Draft consent orders to avoid costly litigation
BarristerPaul Cutler,ofEdmund Barton Chambers,discusses how to draft consent orders, including issues about estoppel and res judicata. Paul will prese…
21 March 2019
Read fine print of building insurance before something goes wrong
Darren Reilly, Commercial Adviser at IOOF Insurance Brokers, discusses why it's important to carefully read the Product Disclosure Statement for your…
21 March 2019
'Shocking barbaric shooting tragedy in Christchurch is like a gigantic punch'
Christchurch-born Sally Arnold, Director ofCreating Encoresand an award-winning international author and executive coach, reflects upon her upbringing…
14 March 2019
NSW Supreme Court provides cautious reminder timesheets can be inspected
Mills Oakley PartnerAriel Borland, Special CounselNirupa Manoharan,and LawyerLincoln Smithdiscuss the recent decisionIn the matter of 1st Fleet Pty Lt…
14 March 2019
Right business structure is key for property development in SMSFS
Andrew Yee,a Director in Superannuation at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the tax and compliance challenges with Self-Managed Superannuation Funds investing…
14 March 2019
Ex-principal claims Assessor reviews new NSW Motor Accident Injuries Act
Stacks Goudkamp Special CounselBelinda Cassidydiscusses two significant issues that have emerged in the early days of the newMotor Accident Injuries A…
14 March 2019
NSW Supreme Court provides cautious reminder timesheets can be inspected
Mills Oakley PartnerAriel Borland, Special CounselNirupa Manoharan,and LawyerLincoln Smithdiscuss the recent decisionIn the matter of 1st Fleet Pty Lt…
14 March 2019
Right business structure is key for property development in SMSFS
Andrew Yee,a Director in Superannuation at HLB Mann Judd, discusses the tax and compliance challenges with Self-Managed Superannuation Funds investing…
14 March 2019
Ex-principal claims Assessor reviews new NSW Motor Accident Injuries Act
Stacks Goudkamp Special CounselBelinda Cassidydiscusses two significant issues that have emerged in the early days of the newMotor Accident Injuries A…
07 March 2019
How to influence with integrity in the workplace
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how ensuring you influence with integrity is the key to boosting your influencing s…
07 March 2019
Power of forensic DNA unravels Germany's infamous female serial killer case
Forensic ScientistJane Taupindiscusses the infamous female serial killer case in Germany, the Phantom of Heilbronn - also known as the woman without a…
07 March 2019
Friends, foes and favouritism in the workplace
Christa Ludlow,Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses the dark side of workplace friendships. She asks: Is it possible to be too friendly…
07 March 2019
International Women's Day 2019 #BalanceForBetter
Tomorrow, March 8, isInternational Women's Day, which features the theme, #BalanceforBetter.Legalwise NewsEditor Caroline Tang asked leading Perth bar…
07 March 2019
How to influence with integrity in the workplace
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how ensuring you influence with integrity is the key to boosting your influencing s…
07 March 2019
Power of forensic DNA unravels Germany's infamous female serial killer case
Forensic ScientistJane Taupindiscusses the infamous female serial killer case in Germany, the Phantom of Heilbronn - also known as the woman without a…
07 March 2019
Friends, foes and favouritism in the workplace
Christa Ludlow,Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses the dark side of workplace friendships. She asks: Is it possible to be too friendly…
07 March 2019
International Women's Day 2019 #BalanceForBetter
Tomorrow, March 8, isInternational Women's Day, which features the theme, #BalanceforBetter.Legalwise NewsEditor Caroline Tang asked leading Perth bar…
28 February 2019
10 signs you are suffering from stress
Award-winning wellness and lifestyle coach and inspirational speaker Kim Knight of theArt of Healthdiscusses 10 signs of stress in her vlog, below, pr…
28 February 2019
Access to $200m cryptocurrency funds dies with exchange founder
KHQ Lawyers'Kimi Shah,Senior Associate in Wills & Estates, discusses the challenges which cryptocurrency presents for estate planning in Australia…
28 February 2019
Presenting the family business to potential buyers
Ben Wilson, Partner at CCK Lawyers, discusses the process for the sale of a family business and the key factors that should be taken into account. Thi…
28 February 2019
Start maximising your tax savings for EOFY now
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses what to do now to maximise your tax savings and ensure you don't p…
28 February 2019
10 signs you are suffering from stress
Award-winning wellness and lifestyle coach and inspirational speaker Kim Knight of theArt of Healthdiscusses 10 signs of stress in her vlog, below, pr…
28 February 2019
Access to $200m cryptocurrency funds dies with exchange founder
KHQ Lawyers'Kimi Shah,Senior Associate in Wills & Estates, discusses the challenges which cryptocurrency presents for estate planning in Australia…
28 February 2019
Presenting the family business to potential buyers
Ben Wilson, Partner at CCK Lawyers, discusses the process for the sale of a family business and the key factors that should be taken into account. Thi…
28 February 2019
Start maximising your tax savings for EOFY now
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses what to do now to maximise your tax savings and ensure you don't p…
21 February 2019
Damages under the Retail Leases Act 2003 (VIC)
Barrister Philip H. Barton, of Foley's List, in the conclusion to his two-part series, discusses damages for breach of lease. This article explores da…
21 February 2019
Potential for a well-used trade mark to be removed for 'non-use'
HWL Ebsworth PartnerNicholas Pullenand Special CounselGina Tresidderdiscuss whether a well-used trade mark can be removed for "non-use".Gina will pres…
21 February 2019
Leverage digital technology for marketing success when work gets in the way
Tanya Williams, Chief of Everything atDigital Conversations,discusses how to leverage digital technology to gain consistent marketing outcomes when yo…
21 February 2019
Damages under the Retail Leases Act 2003 (VIC)
Barrister Philip H. Barton, of Foley's List, in the conclusion to his two-part series, discusses damages for breach of lease. This article explores da…
21 February 2019
Potential for a well-used trade mark to be removed for 'non-use'
HWL Ebsworth PartnerNicholas Pullenand Special CounselGina Tresidderdiscuss whether a well-used trade mark can be removed for "non-use".Gina will pres…
21 February 2019
Leverage digital technology for marketing success when work gets in the way
Tanya Williams, Chief of Everything atDigital Conversations,discusses how to leverage digital technology to gain consistent marketing outcomes when yo…
14 February 2019
Why diverse life experience is an advantage in the law
Barrister and mediatorPaul Sillsdiscusses how he changed careers - from Air Force navigator to lawyer - and why having a diverse life experience is an…
14 February 2019
Master creative thinking to solve problems in professional and personal life
Sally Arnold, Director ofCreating Encoresand an award-winning international author and executive coach, discusses how business-focused professionals c…
14 February 2019
Self-Managed Superannuation Funds buying real estate
Naomi Smith, Senior Tax Manager in Nexia Canberra's Tax Consulting Division, discusses what kinds of properties SMSFs can invest in. She writes: "Plac…
14 February 2019
Valuations for sale or purchase of a business
Fiona Hansen, Senior Managing Director in Valuation Advisory at FTI Consulting, discusses valuations for the sale or purchase of a business and, facto…
14 February 2019
Why diverse life experience is an advantage in the law
Barrister and mediatorPaul Sillsdiscusses how he changed careers - from Air Force navigator to lawyer - and why having a diverse life experience is an…
14 February 2019
Master creative thinking to solve problems in professional and personal life
Sally Arnold, Director ofCreating Encoresand an award-winning international author and executive coach, discusses how business-focused professionals c…
14 February 2019
Self-Managed Superannuation Funds buying real estate
Naomi Smith, Senior Tax Manager in Nexia Canberra's Tax Consulting Division, discusses what kinds of properties SMSFs can invest in. She writes: "Plac…
14 February 2019
Valuations for sale or purchase of a business
Fiona Hansen, Senior Managing Director in Valuation Advisory at FTI Consulting, discusses valuations for the sale or purchase of a business and, facto…
07 February 2019
Exporting to China: protecting your wine brand
Mark Hamilton,Managing Partner and Commercial Lawyer at Grope Hamilton Lawyers, discusses how to protect an Australian wine brand in China. He deliver…
07 February 2019
Clarity vital in landlord and tenant negotiations in contractual agreements
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscussthe decision inNB2 Pty Ltd v PT Ltd[2018] NSWCA 10, where a greengrocer tenant alleged…
07 February 2019
How to influence staff reluctant to change old habits
Christa Ludlow, Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses how to motivate staff who are stuck in their old ways. Self Determination theory su…
07 February 2019
Exporting to China: protecting your wine brand
Mark Hamilton,Managing Partner and Commercial Lawyer at Grope Hamilton Lawyers, discusses how to protect an Australian wine brand in China. He deliver…
07 February 2019
Clarity vital in landlord and tenant negotiations in contractual agreements
HWL Ebsworth PartnerGary Newtonand Law ClerkKhushaal Vyasdiscussthe decision inNB2 Pty Ltd v PT Ltd[2018] NSWCA 10, where a greengrocer tenant alleged…
07 February 2019
How to influence staff reluctant to change old habits
Christa Ludlow, Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, discusses how to motivate staff who are stuck in their old ways. Self Determination theory su…
31 January 2019
Damages for breach of retail and commercial leases
BarristerPhilip H. Barton,of Foley's List, in the first of a two-part series, discusses damages for breach of lease. This article explores Victorian,…
31 January 2019
New PEXA Plus Marketplace service aims to lower costs
Property Exchange Australia(PEXA) recently launchedPEXA Plus Marketplace(Marketplace) to its members in New South Wales. A first of its kind for the p…
31 January 2019
Dysfunctionality in Church Advisory Bodies
Fr Brian Lucas, National Director at theCatholic Mission,discusses Dysfunctionality in Church Advisory Bodies. Fr Lucas presented on the topic Boards…
31 January 2019
Gain greater personal presence in the workplace
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how increasing your personal presence in the workplace will help ensure you are not…
31 January 2019
Damages for breach of retail and commercial leases
BarristerPhilip H. Barton,of Foley's List, in the first of a two-part series, discusses damages for breach of lease. This article explores Victorian,…
31 January 2019
New PEXA Plus Marketplace service aims to lower costs
Property Exchange Australia(PEXA) recently launchedPEXA Plus Marketplace(Marketplace) to its members in New South Wales. A first of its kind for the p…
31 January 2019
Dysfunctionality in Church Advisory Bodies
Fr Brian Lucas, National Director at theCatholic Mission,discusses Dysfunctionality in Church Advisory Bodies. Fr Lucas presented on the topic Boards…
31 January 2019
Gain greater personal presence in the workplace
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how increasing your personal presence in the workplace will help ensure you are not…
24 January 2019
Reflection on who we are in lead up to Australia Day 2019
In the week leading up to Australia Day on Saturday, five Macquarie University academics - a psychologist, demographer, health expert, philosopher and…
24 January 2019
Valuations in leasing the pitfalls
BarristerWilliam Stark,concludes his three-part Valuations in Leasing in Victoria series and explores Valuation Pitfalls.William presented on this top…
24 January 2019
Get smart with cyber security when working on the road
Simon Cohen, Head of IT Consulting at Moore Stephens (WA), discusses practical tips to avoid becoming a cyber victim when working out of the office. M…
24 January 2019
Business of managing employee engagement, well-being, performance
Samantha Young, Managing Director atHuman Psychology,discusses the challenges with being a manager, in the first of a two-part series on Leader Conver…
24 January 2019
Reflection on who we are in lead up to Australia Day 2019
In the week leading up to Australia Day on Saturday, five Macquarie University academics - a psychologist, demographer, health expert, philosopher and…
24 January 2019
Valuations in leasing the pitfalls
BarristerWilliam Stark,concludes his three-part Valuations in Leasing in Victoria series and explores Valuation Pitfalls.William presented on this top…
24 January 2019
Get smart with cyber security when working on the road
Simon Cohen, Head of IT Consulting at Moore Stephens (WA), discusses practical tips to avoid becoming a cyber victim when working out of the office. M…
24 January 2019
Business of managing employee engagement, well-being, performance
Samantha Young, Managing Director atHuman Psychology,discusses the challenges with being a manager, in the first of a two-part series on Leader Conver…
17 January 2019
Misleading and deceptive celebrity endorsements
KHQ Lawyers'Darrell ChoongandAmelia Edwardsdiscuss the pitfalls of fake celebrity endorsements and the ACCC's dim view of what is likely to constitute…
17 January 2019
Milking plant based dairy free alternatives
Norton Rose Fulbright PartnerGeorgina Heyand AssociateIsobel Taylordiscuss what constitutes "milk" in Australia and overseas. They ask: Can non-dairy,…
17 January 2019
Misleading and deceptive and unconscionable conduct in retail leases
BarristerJane Gregorydiscusses Misleading and Deceptive and Unconscionable Conduct in Retail Leases. Given the meaning of misleading or deceptive cond…
17 January 2019
Misleading and deceptive celebrity endorsements
KHQ Lawyers'Darrell ChoongandAmelia Edwardsdiscuss the pitfalls of fake celebrity endorsements and the ACCC's dim view of what is likely to constitute…
17 January 2019
Milking plant based dairy free alternatives
Norton Rose Fulbright PartnerGeorgina Heyand AssociateIsobel Taylordiscuss what constitutes "milk" in Australia and overseas. They ask: Can non-dairy,…
17 January 2019
Misleading and deceptive and unconscionable conduct in retail leases
BarristerJane Gregorydiscusses Misleading and Deceptive and Unconscionable Conduct in Retail Leases. Given the meaning of misleading or deceptive cond…
10 January 2019
Know your consumer rights when it comes to faulty Christmas presents
New data released last week reveals people are increasingly contacting the ACCC about issues with faulty products and services.In 2018, the ACCC recei…
10 January 2019
Valuations in Leasing part 2: Market Rent reviews
BarristerWilliam Stark,in the second article of his three-part Valuations in Leasing in Victoria series, discusses whether a rent review is due at all…
10 January 2019
Pressure on Tax and BAS Agents to get it right and avoid risk and detect Phoenix companies
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross,of Eakin McCaffery Cox, conclude their three-part series, "So, youre facing client complaints.…
10 January 2019
Get a head start on the New Year with smooth online property settlements
As people return from their summer holidays, the property industry is gearing up for 2019. Heather Crichton, General Manager, Member Support Services…
10 January 2019
Know your consumer rights when it comes to faulty Christmas presents
New data released last week reveals people are increasingly contacting the ACCC about issues with faulty products and services.In 2018, the ACCC recei…
10 January 2019
Valuations in Leasing part 2: Market Rent reviews
BarristerWilliam Stark,in the second article of his three-part Valuations in Leasing in Victoria series, discusses whether a rent review is due at all…
10 January 2019
Pressure on Tax and BAS Agents to get it right and avoid risk and detect Phoenix companies
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross,of Eakin McCaffery Cox, conclude their three-part series, "So, youre facing client complaints.…
10 January 2019
Get a head start on the New Year with smooth online property settlements
As people return from their summer holidays, the property industry is gearing up for 2019. Heather Crichton, General Manager, Member Support Services…
13 December 2018
Travel insurance: Are you really covered?
Darren Reilly,Commercial Adviser at IOOF Insurance Brokers, discusses practical travel insurance tips and trapsfor the coming holiday season and how t…
13 December 2018
How to celebrate a stress free Christmas
Wellness and lifestyle coach and inspirational speaker Kim Knight of theArt of Healthdiscusses how to manage stress this Christmas through her Vlog, b…
13 December 2018
Travel light and look smart with these style tips
Its surprisingly easy to travel light and look great both on the plane and at your destination. Personal stylistSally Brucediscusses practical ways to…
13 December 2018
Travel insurance: Are you really covered?
Darren Reilly,Commercial Adviser at IOOF Insurance Brokers, discusses practical travel insurance tips and trapsfor the coming holiday season and how t…
13 December 2018
How to celebrate a stress free Christmas
Wellness and lifestyle coach and inspirational speaker Kim Knight of theArt of Healthdiscusses how to manage stress this Christmas through her Vlog, b…
13 December 2018
Travel light and look smart with these style tips
Its surprisingly easy to travel light and look great both on the plane and at your destination. Personal stylistSally Brucediscusses practical ways to…
06 December 2018
ATO Safe Harbour Provisions, Tax Agent Services Act 2009
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross,of Eakin McCaffery Cox, continue their three-part series, "So, youre facing client complaints.…
06 December 2018
Things to consider when relocating children after separation
Phillips Family Law DirectorTony Phillips,Accredited Family Law Specialist, discusses what parents should consider when relocating children after sepa…
06 December 2018
Problem solving when passing control of discretionary trusts to the next generation
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers DirectorBriony Hutchensdiscusses passing discretionary trusts on to the next generation and how to solve problems which might ar…
06 December 2018
ATO Safe Harbour Provisions, Tax Agent Services Act 2009
Adrian Abbott, of Sydney Tax Advisory, andGregory Ross,of Eakin McCaffery Cox, continue their three-part series, "So, youre facing client complaints.…
06 December 2018
Things to consider when relocating children after separation
Phillips Family Law DirectorTony Phillips,Accredited Family Law Specialist, discusses what parents should consider when relocating children after sepa…
06 December 2018
Problem solving when passing control of discretionary trusts to the next generation
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers DirectorBriony Hutchensdiscusses passing discretionary trusts on to the next generation and how to solve problems which might ar…
29 November 2018
Valuations in Leasing Part 1: options to renew
BarristerWilliam Stark,in the first of a three-part Valuations in Leasing series forLegalwise News, discusses options to renew a lease in Victoria. Th…
29 November 2018
Check your home and contents insurance to avoid nasty surprises when you return from holiday
Darren Reilly, Commercial Adviser at IOOF Insurance Brokers, cautions that your home and contents insurance might not completely cover you when you ar…
29 November 2018
Trust Splitting and history of Trust Cloning
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers' DirectorJohn Tuckerdiscusses and explains the concepts of Trust Splitting and its predecessor, Trust Cloning.Tax lawyers have a…
29 November 2018
Valuations in Leasing Part 1: options to renew
BarristerWilliam Stark,in the first of a three-part Valuations in Leasing series forLegalwise News, discusses options to renew a lease in Victoria. Th…
29 November 2018
Check your home and contents insurance to avoid nasty surprises when you return from holiday
Darren Reilly, Commercial Adviser at IOOF Insurance Brokers, cautions that your home and contents insurance might not completely cover you when you ar…
29 November 2018
Trust Splitting and history of Trust Cloning
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers' DirectorJohn Tuckerdiscusses and explains the concepts of Trust Splitting and its predecessor, Trust Cloning.Tax lawyers have a…
22 November 2018
Carroll & O’Dea's Mathisha Panagoda on fine-tuning a balance between music and the law
Legalwise NewsEditor Caroline Tang interviews Carroll & ODea AssociateMathisha Panagodaabout his professional cellist background and how balancing…
22 November 2018
How to work effectively with introverted colleagues
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how to deal with introverted team members, whether you are their manager or work un…
22 November 2018
Why asking for a day off to look after your mental health is key to avoiding burn-out at work
Days off work are essential both for performing well and protecting yourself from exhaustion and work-related stress, says psychologistDr Monique Cran…
22 November 2018
Avoid being scammed: improve your cyber security
Simon Cohen, Head of IT Consulting at Moore Stephens (WA), discusses his top tips for businesses to boost their cyber security, in light of recent sca…
22 November 2018
Carroll & O’Dea's Mathisha Panagoda on fine-tuning a balance between music and the law
Legalwise NewsEditor Caroline Tang interviews Carroll & ODea AssociateMathisha Panagodaabout his professional cellist background and how balancing…
22 November 2018
How to work effectively with introverted colleagues
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how to deal with introverted team members, whether you are their manager or work un…
22 November 2018
Why asking for a day off to look after your mental health is key to avoiding burn-out at work
Days off work are essential both for performing well and protecting yourself from exhaustion and work-related stress, says psychologistDr Monique Cran…
22 November 2018
Avoid being scammed: improve your cyber security
Simon Cohen, Head of IT Consulting at Moore Stephens (WA), discusses his top tips for businesses to boost their cyber security, in light of recent sca…
15 November 2018
Challenges with open plan offices, hot desking trend
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how open plan offices affect different personality types and the stress from "setti…
15 November 2018
Enron and your ethical compass: would you sacrifice values and integrity for money?
Stephen Drain,Partner at PwC New Zealand, revisits the Enron scandal and asks readers to check their ethical compass:Would you do that?Many white coll…
15 November 2018
English High Court in Dalamd: when can a broker argue the assured’s claim should be against the insurers?
Duncan Cotterill PartnerJonathan Scraggand Special CounselProfessor Rob Merkin, QC,discuss a recent decision in the English High Court,Dalamd Ltd v Bu…
15 November 2018
Challenges with open plan offices, hot desking trend
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how open plan offices affect different personality types and the stress from "setti…
15 November 2018
Enron and your ethical compass: would you sacrifice values and integrity for money?
Stephen Drain,Partner at PwC New Zealand, revisits the Enron scandal and asks readers to check their ethical compass:Would you do that?Many white coll…
15 November 2018
English High Court in Dalamd: when can a broker argue the assured’s claim should be against the insurers?
Duncan Cotterill PartnerJonathan Scraggand Special CounselProfessor Rob Merkin, QC,discuss a recent decision in the English High Court,Dalamd Ltd v Bu…
08 November 2018
From CCTV to body cameras, is workplace surveillance lawful?
MDC Legal Senior AssociateNikita Barsbyand AssociateRenae Hargdiscuss the growing accessibility of surveillance technology and whether it's legal in t…
08 November 2018
Clients commonly neglect planning for death, taxes?
James Tng, Partner and Director at Moore Stephens, discusses the essential areas which clients commonly neglect as their assets grow and they become o…
08 November 2018
Leading through the times they are a-changin'
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how great leaders can lead and live through constantly changing times. When the une…
08 November 2018
From CCTV to body cameras, is workplace surveillance lawful?
MDC Legal Senior AssociateNikita Barsbyand AssociateRenae Hargdiscuss the growing accessibility of surveillance technology and whether it's legal in t…
08 November 2018
Clients commonly neglect planning for death, taxes?
James Tng, Partner and Director at Moore Stephens, discusses the essential areas which clients commonly neglect as their assets grow and they become o…
08 November 2018
Leading through the times they are a-changin'
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how great leaders can lead and live through constantly changing times. When the une…
01 November 2018
Broken trust in business and personal relationships
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses broken trust in business and personal relationships. Good relationships are based o…
01 November 2018
Operation of SMSFs by people who lack mental capacity or live overseas
Legal Consolidated Barristers and SolicitorsAdjunct Professor Dr Brett Davies discusses whether people who lack capacity or live overseas can operate…
01 November 2018
Know your Blockchain from your Bitcoin: distributed ledger technology explained
Piper Alderman PartnerMichael Bacinadeciphers the hype around distributed ledger technology and discusses the ins and outs of Blockchain. Cryptocurren…
01 November 2018
Broken trust in business and personal relationships
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses broken trust in business and personal relationships. Good relationships are based o…
01 November 2018
Operation of SMSFs by people who lack mental capacity or live overseas
Legal Consolidated Barristers and SolicitorsAdjunct Professor Dr Brett Davies discusses whether people who lack capacity or live overseas can operate…
01 November 2018
Know your Blockchain from your Bitcoin: distributed ledger technology explained
Piper Alderman PartnerMichael Bacinadeciphers the hype around distributed ledger technology and discusses the ins and outs of Blockchain. Cryptocurren…
25 October 2018
How does the PEXA Residential Seller Guarantee protect vendors against fraud?
Lisa Dowie, Chief Customer Officer at Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) discusses PEXAs recently announced Residential Seller Guarantee (Guarantee).…
25 October 2018
Scammers prey on our charity with $320k+ lost to fake charities this year
Scammers are increasingly using fake charities or impersonating real charities to take advantage of peoples generosity and compassion, with losses rep…
25 October 2018
Barrister Anthony Grant on success of Sculptureum, TripAdvisor's best thing to do in Auckland
Legalwise Newseditor Caroline Tang interviews barristerAnthony Grantabout his founding of Auckland's top-ranked place to visit on TripAdvisor,Sculptur…
25 October 2018
How does the PEXA Residential Seller Guarantee protect vendors against fraud?
Lisa Dowie, Chief Customer Officer at Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) discusses PEXAs recently announced Residential Seller Guarantee (Guarantee).…
25 October 2018
Scammers prey on our charity with $320k+ lost to fake charities this year
Scammers are increasingly using fake charities or impersonating real charities to take advantage of peoples generosity and compassion, with losses rep…
25 October 2018
Barrister Anthony Grant on success of Sculptureum, TripAdvisor's best thing to do in Auckland
Legalwise Newseditor Caroline Tang interviews barristerAnthony Grantabout his founding of Auckland's top-ranked place to visit on TripAdvisor,Sculptur…
18 October 2018
Can employees covertly record workplace conversations?
MDC Legal'sNikita Barsby,Senior Associate, andRenae Harg,Associate, discuss whether employees can secretly record conversations in the workplace, with…
18 October 2018
Guilty of neglecting the people who matter most?
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how people can stop feeling guilty about neglecting those who matter most, and star…
18 October 2018
What is the Australian Government's Seasonal Worker Programme?
Rita Chowdhury, Principal of boutique immigration law firmIntegrate Legal,discusses the Seasonal Worker Programme, including which employers might ben…
18 October 2018
Can employees covertly record workplace conversations?
MDC Legal'sNikita Barsby,Senior Associate, andRenae Harg,Associate, discuss whether employees can secretly record conversations in the workplace, with…
18 October 2018
Guilty of neglecting the people who matter most?
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscusses how people can stop feeling guilty about neglecting those who matter most, and star…
18 October 2018
What is the Australian Government's Seasonal Worker Programme?
Rita Chowdhury, Principal of boutique immigration law firmIntegrate Legal,discusses the Seasonal Worker Programme, including which employers might ben…
11 October 2018
Will Fringe Benefits Tax apply to your office christmas party?
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses how Fringe Benefits Tax might apply to your firm's end-of-year Chr…
11 October 2018
Can an AFS Licensee Act as an authorised representative of another AFS Licensee?
Naz Randeria, Managing Director ofReliance Auditing Services, discusses whether an AFS Licensee can act as an authorised representative of another AFS…
11 October 2018
Lawyers' Fashion corporate style expert solves casual Friday in the office
Lawyer Brianna Jones ofLawyers' Fashionsolves a corporate fashion problem: How to look professional on "Casual Friday" or while attending a "Smart Cas…
11 October 2018
How do I object to a Family Law subpoena to produce documents in the Family Court of Western Australia?
Kim Wilson & Co Family Lawyers'Adam Somerville-Brown,Consultant, andElyce Lines, Associate, discuss how to object to a subpoena to produce documen…
11 October 2018
Will Fringe Benefits Tax apply to your office christmas party?
Michelle Maynard, Partner at Carbon Accountants and Business Consultants, discusses how Fringe Benefits Tax might apply to your firm's end-of-year Chr…
11 October 2018
Can an AFS Licensee Act as an authorised representative of another AFS Licensee?
Naz Randeria, Managing Director ofReliance Auditing Services, discusses whether an AFS Licensee can act as an authorised representative of another AFS…
11 October 2018
Lawyers' Fashion corporate style expert solves casual Friday in the office
Lawyer Brianna Jones ofLawyers' Fashionsolves a corporate fashion problem: How to look professional on "Casual Friday" or while attending a "Smart Cas…
11 October 2018
How do I object to a Family Law subpoena to produce documents in the Family Court of Western Australia?
Kim Wilson & Co Family Lawyers'Adam Somerville-Brown,Consultant, andElyce Lines, Associate, discuss how to object to a subpoena to produce documen…
05 October 2018
Can self-represented barristers claim for their own costs?
Stipe Vuleta, Managing Director at Chamberlains Law Firm, discusses the potentialfor self-represented barristers to claim for their own costs, with re…
05 October 2018
What makes great leadership? Read these tips to become a better leader
Leadership Coach and Business PsychologistJasbindar Singhdiscussesher top seven qualities, principles and actions of great leadership. Leaders are jud…
05 October 2018
Podcast: retired Productivity Commission Chairman on trust as the centrepiece of a data-driven economy
Caron Beaton-Wells, Professor in Competition Law at the University of Melbourne, interviewedPeter Harris,the then Chairman of the Productivity Commiss…
05 October 2018
Can self-represented barristers claim for their own costs?
Stipe Vuleta, Managing Director at Chamberlains Law Firm, discusses the potentialfor self-represented barristers to claim for their own costs, with re…
05 October 2018
What makes great leadership? Read these tips to become a better leader
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30 August 2018
What constitutes a gift versus a loan to your child in family law?
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30 August 2018
What constitutes a gift versus a loan to your child in family law?
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How to Deal with a Passive-Aggressive Colleague
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19 July 2018
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12 July 2018
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12 July 2018
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28 June 2018
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28 June 2018
NSW Council for Civil Liberties strengthens opposition to ‘oppressive’ anti-public gathering laws on Crown Land
Legalwise NewsEditor Caroline Tang interviewed NSW Council for Civil Liberties PresidentStephen Blanks,a Sydney-based solicitor, about what the Counci…
28 June 2018
Managing Upwards: How to Deal with a Boss who Constantly Shifts the Goalposts
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28 June 2018
NSW Council for Civil Liberties strengthens opposition to ‘oppressive’ anti-public gathering laws on Crown Land
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14 June 2018
How to Deal with an Unequal Workload in your Team
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14 June 2018
How charity Sydney Homeless Connect involves donors in the giving process
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14 June 2018
Circumstances where a Solicitor might be Restrained from Acting in a Family Law Matter
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14 June 2018
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14 June 2018
How charity Sydney Homeless Connect involves donors in the giving process
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14 June 2018
Circumstances where a Solicitor might be Restrained from Acting in a Family Law Matter
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31 May 2018
How do I Deal with Conflict in my Team?
Christa Ludlow, Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, explains how people can deal with conflict in the workplace.How do I deal with conflict in my…
31 May 2018
How can I Help my Technical Team to Write Engagingly?
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31 May 2018
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Christa Ludlow, Principal Consultant of Weir Consulting, explains how people can deal with conflict in the workplace.How do I deal with conflict in my…
31 May 2018
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24 May 2018
Parental Alienation is a Growing Problem, Family Therapist and Mediator says
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24 May 2018
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24 May 2018
Parental Alienation is a Growing Problem, Family Therapist and Mediator says
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24 May 2018
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17 May 2018
Why is all this business stuff even relevant to me?
Strategic marketing communications executiveLeticia Mooney, of Brutal Pixie, answers a question she commonly receives from the legal professionals she…
17 May 2018
Why is all this business stuff even relevant to me?
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12 April 2023
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – April 2023 - Family Law – What is your family net worth?
In this April 2023 Legalwise edition of What you Need to Know with Dr Mark, Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the intricacies of family law in relation to w…
12 April 2023
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – April 2023 - Family Law – What is your family net worth?
In this April 2023 Legalwise edition of What you Need to Know with Dr Mark, Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the intricacies of family law in relation to w…
24 March 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 5: This Week's Recap of the TM database
In the fifth episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the most recent developments from the Trade Mar…
24 March 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 5: This Week's Recap of the TM database
In the fifth episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the most recent developments from the Trade Mar…
24 February 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 4: This Week's Recap of the TM database
In the fourth episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the most recent developments from the Trade Ma…
24 February 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 4: This Week's Recap of the TM database
In the fourth episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the most recent developments from the Trade Ma…
10 February 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 3: From Gambling to Tobacco, and all things sinister
In the third episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, joins us with huge news from the Australian trade marks d…
10 February 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 3: From Gambling to Tobacco, and all things sinister
In the third episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, joins us with huge news from the Australian trade marks d…
09 February 2023
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – February 2023 - Trusts & Tax – ATO sharpens its’ focus!
In this first edition of What you Need to Know with Dr Mark for 2023, Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the recent Guardian tax case which focusses on the v…
09 February 2023
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – February 2023 - Trusts & Tax – ATO sharpens its’ focus!
In this first edition of What you Need to Know with Dr Mark for 2023, Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the recent Guardian tax case which focusses on the v…
25 January 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 2: Familiar Brand Names, Unexpected Applicants
In the second episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Legalwise Insights new video series, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses this week…
25 January 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 2: Familiar Brand Names, Unexpected Applicants
In the second episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Legalwise Insights new video series, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses this week…
18 January 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 1: Significant developments from the TM Database in 2023 so far
In the first episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Legalwise Insights new video series, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the signif…
18 January 2023
"Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr" – Episode 1: Significant developments from the TM Database in 2023 so far
In the first episode of Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, Legalwise Insights new video series, Hayley Tarr, Principal ofTarr Law, discusses the signif…
30 November 2022
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – November 2022 – Asset Protection
Its your house, if youre the spouse!In this November 2022 Edition of Legalwise 'What You Need To Know with Dr Mark', Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the r…
30 November 2022
“What You Need To Know with Dr Mark” – November 2022 – Asset Protection
Its your house, if youre the spouse!In this November 2022 Edition of Legalwise 'What You Need To Know with Dr Mark', Dr Mark Pizzacalla looks at the r…
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