In May of this year Thomson Reuters Netwrx in association with Survive Law, held the inaugural law student event, Make Me a Lawyer, at the Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.…
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Take a look at our infographic: 10 Duties of a Modern Legal Librarian or Knowledge Manager to see just how colourful this role is becoming! It used to be the traditional role…
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Whether you’re a lawyer, barrister, legal librarian or academic, you know firsthand how important research is to your work. The good news is that legal technology is rapidly evolving, making it easier…
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Property ownership is still considered one of the most important achievements in an individual’s lifetime. Who doesn’t want to secure a roof over their heads? And parents, especially in this…
Read moreVendor’s GST Liability for Property Sale Should be Clear in Contract
A recent case before the Victorian Supreme Court (Cityrose Trading Pty Ltd v Booth & Anor [2013] VSC 504, handed down on 19 September 2013) has highlighted the importance for…
Read moreThe 50 Shades of Grey of Australian Evidence Law
Legal practitioners, academics and students would agree that the law of evidence in Australia is often frustrated by a mixture of statute, common law, and rules of court. With the…
Read moreResolving Building Contract Disputes Quickly and Cheaply
Disputes over building contracts are now required to be resolved quickly and cheaply and ideally without litigation. The “paramount object” of the uniform Commercial Arbitration legislation (in force in most…
Read moreSpring Cleaning Work Health and Safety Laws
The Commonwealth does not have the constitutional authority to enact legislation regarding work health and safety (formerly referred to as “occupational health and safety”). Therefore, attempts at harmonisation of such…
Read moreHow Will the New Federal Anti-Bullying Laws Affect Your Workplace? (Video)
With a new Federal anti-bullying regime coming into place next year, we took the time to catch up with Jeff Phillips SC, Workplace Review General Editor, to discuss the new…
Read morePrivate Practice to In-House Transition. Is it Right for You? (Video)
Earlier this year, several leading senior in-house counsel gathered for the 2013 ALB In-House Counsel Roundtable. They were there to speak frankly about their views on practice in-house and their…
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