In the discussion of “lawyering at the speed of business,” the panelists talked about using mistakes as learning opportunities. Their focus wasn’t on avoiding mistakes at all costs — a…
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Safe Access Zone Laws: a Burden on Implied Freedom of Political Communication?
Unlike the United States, Australia has no equivalent to the First Amendment right of free speech. Instead, Australians have an implied right of freedom of political communication arising from the…
Read moreAgile Project Management for Lawyers: Beyond the Hype
On the legal conference circuit, the topic of working in an “Agile” environment has been cropping up so frequently, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s a hot, new project…
Read moreSummary Dismissal: When is it Justified?
Summary dismissal can have serious consequences for an employee’s personal circumstances and their business reputation. Whether your employee’s misconduct is sufficiently serious to justify summary dismissal can be a fraught…
Read moreThe Electronic Conveyancing National Law, Forged Mortgages and Immediate Indefeasibility [Sample Article]
The introduction of the Electronic Conveyancing National Law (ECNL), with its emphasis on the verification of identity (VOI) of the mortgagor by a mortgagee, is expected to reduce the registration…
Read moree-Conveyancing – Coming, Ready or Not [Webinar]
Are you ready? The mandatory use of PEXA for the majority of mortgage and conveyancing transactions is fast approaching for New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia and its impact…
Read moreCan You Have Loaded Rates in Enterprise Agreements?
Employers are struggling to bargain. As enterprise bargaining continues to pose numerous challenges, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled on “loaded rates” and how they…
Read moreHow Can Your Business Respond to the Challenges of the Gig Economy?
The continued growth of the gig economy has been a topical issue in relation to regulation of employment and industrial relations in Australia. This popular modern economy is built around…
Read moreEmployment and Industrial Relations 2018 Half-Year in Review [Whitepaper]
There’s never a shortage of change in the fast-paced employment law and industrial relations space. The first half of 2018 has already seen several key developments, and industrial relations has…
Read moreThe Perfect Defamation Pitch: Wilson v Bauer Media Pty Ltd
What happens when your “jealous” and “disgruntled” former classmate contacts Woman’s Day? You get the largest defamation payout in Australian legal history and global attention focused on the Australian legal…
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