High Court judgments: September 2026
CCDM Holdings LLC v India [2026] HCA 9 and In Hopper v Victoria [2026] HCA 11
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“Somebody get these beggars out of here!” – FCA grants extended site blocking orders to protect The Odyssey from online piracy
William Bevan considers new copyright precedent set by the Federal Court granting extended site blocking orders and urgent interlocutory relief in Universal City Studios Productions LLLP v Telstra Limited (No 2) [2026].
Risk alert: Escalation in cyber crime – call before you pay!
Law Mutual warns small practices of rising email fraud, urging robust cybersecurity, staff training and independent telephone verification before transferring funds.
Franchising law updates: The latest reforms, enforcement trends and case law
Steve Pynt and Isobel Millward consider several recent judgments in the Australian franchising sector including Bakers Delight v Fair Work Ombudsman [2025].
Family law case notes: March 2026
Procedure - children - costs
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.
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.
WA case notes: February 2026
Should it really be so hard to find out and use what is said in open court?
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.
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.
The critical role of properly structured family trusts
Why well drafted family trusts in succession planning for asset protection are crucial.
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.
WA case notes: January 2026
How could the state rely on domestic violence against a social housing tenant in justifying the termination of her lease?
Ethics: inconsistent submissions
Gino Dal Pont considers how to manage ostensibly inconsistent submissions and potential prospects of misleading the court.
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