Practice point ‘Not bound by the rules of evidence’ Practice Point is an ongoing series of articles providing guidance on key legal processes. Alan Wrigley, Tim Case
Practice point Navigating the new Commercial List Practice Point is an ongoing series of articles providing guidance on key legal processes. Mark Steele KC, Kirsty Gothard
Compensation law Negligence – ‘agony of the moment’ defence – contributory negligence… Catlin v Draper [2023] NSWCA 49 Stephen Hughes
Case notes Property – order set aside by consent, pursuant to s79A(1A)… Jess (No 3) [2023] FedCFamC1A 2 Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson
In practice Artificial intelligence: Do you have a usage policy? Adopting new technologies in a law firm requires a careful approach – here's some key factors to consider. David Bowles
Case notes Equal shared parental responsibility ordered, despite ‘toxic relationship’ and ‘mutual disrespect’ Reddin & Bickett [2022] FedCFamC1F 910 Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson
In practice Why you should consider appointing a power of attorney for your practice Having an attorney in place enables practitioners to access Lexon's Help Now program in the event of illness or loss of capacity. the QLS Practice Advisory Service team
Practice point Commencing class actions in Queensland Practice Point is an ongoing series of articles providing guidance on key legal processes. Mark Steele KC, Kirsty Gothard
Case notes Father fails to rebut presumption of advancement – $75,000 paid to daughter for real estate Koprivnjak [2023] NSWCA 2 Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson
Case notes Husband’s voluntary liquidation of business – add-back argument unsuccessful… Crittenden [2022] FedCFamC1F 892 Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson
Case notes Administrative law – jurisdictional error Stanley v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2023] HCA 3 Dr Michelle Sharpe
Case notes Constitutional law – implied freedom of communication… Unions NSW & Ors v State of New South Wales [2023] HCA 4 Dr Michelle Sharpe
Compensation law Public liability – fall on stairs – slip or overstep Russell v Carpenter [2022] NSWCA 252 Jemma Barnard
Case notes Failure to reach ‘reasonable standard of competence’ ends in professional misconduct A practitioner was found guilty of professional misconduct in the recent case of Legal Profession Board of Tasmania v W. Sarah Millar
Case notes Consumer law – penalties and costs – penalty appeal for manifest inadequacy… Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Employsure Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 5 Shanta Martin
Case notes ‘Obstinate’ solicitor hit with 80% of costs "The Court expects legal practitioners to have the ability to recognise the issues relevant to a particular proceeding." Judy Hayward, Sarah Millar
Case notes Migration – mandatory character cancellation… Pearson v Minister for Home Affairs [2022] FCAFC 203 Shanta Martin
Compensation law Manual handling training – whether employer took reasonable steps… Norsgaard v Aldi Stores (A Limited Partnership) [2022] QDC 260 Beth Rolton
Case notes Interlocutory application – oral discovery before judicial registrar – confidentiality obligations… BXD18 (by her litigation representative Marie Theresa Arthur) v Minister for Home Affairs [2023] FCA 123 Shanta Martin
