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Case notes

Can a solicitor charge for more than 24 billable hours of work in a single day?

April 2, 2026

Stephen Conwell discusses a recent decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

Case notes·Practice updates

Family law case notes: April 2026

April 2, 2026

Property - children - property

April 1, 2026

Understanding Standing Orders: the operating system of the Legislative Assembly

Sergeant-at-Arms/Clerk Assistant (Procedure) Thomas Moorhead delves into the details of Standing Orders.

April 1, 2026

High Court judgments: April 2026

Constitutional - costs.

Legal updates·Practice updates

The AUSTRAC starter kit: A practical roadmap

The release of the AUSTRAC legal profession program starter kit marks a significant shift toward a more collaborative and practical regulatory environment, writes Fiona Halsey.

February 26, 2026

Practice updates·Risk management

Email fraud: Claims arising from money being paid to the wrong recipient

Fraudsters are becoming more astute in their methods, sometimes with serious consequences for both solicitors and clients.

February 23, 2026

Case notes·Practice updates

WA case notes: February 2026

Should it really be so hard to find out and use what is said in open court?

February 19, 2026

Legal updates·Practice updates

The day-to-day obligations of the ALMCO

In part two of this two-part article, Fiona Halsey delves into what is required of an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer within law firms.

February 18, 2026

Legal updates·Practice updates

The AMLCO role in Australian law firms: A regulatory overview post-30 June

Australian law firms providing designated services on or after 1 July 2026 must appoint an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, writes Fiona Halsey.

February 12, 2026

Case notes·Practice updates

The critical role of properly structured family trusts

Why well drafted family trusts in succession planning for asset protection are crucial.

February 11, 2026

Legal updates·Practice updates

Australia and Russia in the International Court of Justice: the MH17 case

ANU Law School's Professor Donald R. Rothwell and Olivia Gotting examine a novel ICJ case, which may bring finality to the legal proceedings arising from the downing of MH17.

January 16, 2026