Legal News Sydney

October 23, 2023
NSW Police Force 'Emergency Powers'

Excessive use of police powers in social justice contexts has been the topic of public criticism on numerous occasions, with respect to the impediment of individual rights to protest and right to...

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October 20, 2023
The Appellate Jurisdiction

Appeals are applications to higher courts by a party who believes that the decision at first instance was incorrect. Appellate work is a special area of law and usually requires specialist lawyers...

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October 17, 2023
Avoiding a Conflict of Interest in Family Law

    As a new client to a Family Law practice, you will often be asked an array of questions before your initial consultation such as ‘what is your partner’s name’. Whilst...

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October 6, 2023
A Barrister's Role and Their Titles

A barrister is an independent legal practitioner who acts as an advisor in law and is a specialist advocate. With their experience and knowledge of the law, they make a great difference...

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September 21, 2023
The Complete Decriminalisation of Abortion across Australia

An update on the law Following the passing of a landmark bill on Wednesday 20 September 2023 by the Western Australia Parliament, abortion by doctors has now been decriminalized across all of...

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September 13, 2023
Common Family Law Myths – Explained!

  TW: This article has mentions of domestic and family violence. Here are some common family law myths we've heard, and whether they are true or not! “I can’t get a divorce...

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September 6, 2023
Presumption of “Equal Parenting Responsibility” to be Removed

When hearing your Family Law-related case before a judge, courts will begin by considering the presumption of “equal and shared responsibility”. This means that courts must consider arrangements for the child to...

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September 4, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in the Court

The use of AI in legal proceedings has arisen again as a subject of discussion following a trademark battle in India between Louboutin, and M/S The Shoe Boutique. ChatGPT in Louboutin Trademark...

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September 1, 2023
Judge Sued in their Personal Capacity

On Wednesday the 30th of August, the Federal Court found that Judge Salvatore Vasta made numerous errors by going beyond the jurisdiction and engaging in what was called a “gross and irregularity...

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