Case notes Formation of costs agreement queried Murray Laws Pty Ltd v Josephine Lucille Reeves [2024] QMC 20 Judy Hayward
Case notes Two removed from roll after $2m fraud Council of the Law Society of New South Wales v Vo; Council of the Law Society of New South Wales v Dinh [2024] NSWCA 275 Sarah Millar
Case notes Conflict can be costly as finale plays out Groupline Constructions Pty Ltd v CDI Lawyers Pty Ltd (No 2) [2024] QSC 241 Shane Budden
Case notes Cyclist alleges vehicle hit Hyland v Transport Accident Commission [2024] VSC 641 Isabella Blunt
Case notes Duty of care – pure economic loss Mallonland Pty Ltd v Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 25 Tasman Ash Fleming
In practice Choosing an expert Different considerations apply when considering who to engage for each purpose. Mark Steele KC, William Hall
In practice Lessons from PwC tax leak scandal The old adage of following the spirit of the law rather than the letter of the law, should have been a guiding light.
In practice Psychiatric injuries need recognition It would seem that the scene is well and truly set for the High Court to finally recognise the existence of an employer’s duty of care to avoid foreseeable risks to psychological health. Travis Schultz, Aiden Warneke
Case notes Application for recusal of judge Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Sunshine Loans Pty Ltd (No 3) [2024] FCA 786 Dan Star KC
In practice Understand your cyber risk profile Cameron McCollum has worked with more than 50 law firms to help them understand their cyber risk profiles as part of the BAS panel. Natalie Gauld
In practice AML/CTF Bill impacts real estate The long-awaited Bill foreshadowing new significant AML/CTF obligations for real estate and professional services has arrived.
Case notes Schizophrenia ruled out of claim Apelu v Lusty Tip Trailers Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 158 Shelby Bennett
Case notes Industrial hose causes eye injury Bilson v Vatsonic Communications Pty Ltd (ACN 093 786 004) [2024] QDC 42 Karla Macpherson
In practice Warning about relying on AI Practitioners need to carefully consider how they are using AI in a way which is consistent with their professional obligations. Sarah Millar
In practice Securing fees with mortgage risky Any practitioner seeking to secure fees via a mortgage over client property should read this decision carefully. Shane Budden
In practice Criminal lawyering: Sentences QSAC Member Dan Rogers says sentencing is a lot more complex than a media snippet on television. Dan Rogers
Case notes Party costs assessment dispute Thompson v Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue (Qld) Inc [2024] QSC 197
In practice TikTok’s algorithms compromised immunity TikTok challenges range from humorous and harmless to seriously dangerous activities.
