In practice

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Costs consequence for firm that failed to commence proceedings

The New South Wales Court of Appeal allows an application by a law firm's client for a costs order against her solicitors.

Irene Gallagher

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Corporations – adverse publicity

Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Commonwealth Bank of Australia (No 2) [2021] FCA 966

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Consumer law – Google advertisements

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Employsure Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 142

Dan Star QC

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High Court firm on private judge-counsel communication

The High Court has reiterated the importance of a "fair-minded lay observer" when considering apprehended bias.

Irene Gallagher

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QCAT confirms refusal to renew practising certificate

QCAT has confirmed a decision by QLS to refuse to renew a practising certificate for a practitioner who was found to be "not a fit and proper person" to hold one.

Irene Gallagher

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Records management…

Managing and maintaining an appropriate records management system is critical to running a successful practice.

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Industrial law and regulatory law

Australian Education Union v Yooralla Society of Victoria [2021] FCA 954

Dan Star QC

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Constitutional law – aliens

Chetcuti v Commonwealth of Australia [2021] HCA 25

Dr Michelle Sharpe

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Evidence – privilege against self-incrimination

Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Shi [2021] HCA 22

Dr Michelle Sharpe

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Property – application for interim sale of shareholding denied

Maggio & Turner [2021] FamCA 466

Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson

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Property – de facto thresholds

Mayson & Wellard [2021] FamCAFC 115

Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson

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Child support – Section 106A application heard despite mother not living in reciprocating jurisdiction

Secretary, Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department & Bashir [2021] FamCAFC 137

Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson

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Property – mutual assumptions and consensual agreements may inform property orders’ equity

Oamra & Williams [2021] FamCAFC 117

Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson

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Tribunal: Failure to make super payments is professional misconduct

Two recent NSW cases underline the importance of complying with a law practice's fiscal obligations.

Meagan Liu

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Court notes ‘excessive’ legal costs for uncomplicated matter – copies reasons to LSC

The Supreme Court has directed a copy of its reasons to the LSC after noting what appeared to be excessive costs charged for a personal injury case.

Meagan Liu

In practice

Contemplating templates? Seller beware…

Solicitors offering templates for wills or other uses such as powers of attorney, debt recovery documents, employment contracts or trust deeds, need to note the potential hazards these can lead to.

Shane Budden