decisions

Will a progressive High Court modernise the Sharman v Evans principles?
An end to institutionalisation? A recent Queensland case provides a unique opportunity for the court to adjust the test...
08 July 2025
By Travis Schultz
The evolution of ethical decision making in business
As businesses navigate an increasingly complex ethical landscape, in-house counsel are emerging as key figures in...
25 February 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Lawyers for abuse survivors ‘disappointed’ with High Court decision
In the wake of the High Court’s decision in Bird v DP, lawyers for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse have...
18 November 2024
By Naomi Neilson
High Court decision heralds in ‘significant shift’ for arbitration
A significant victory in the High Court on proportionate liability legislation will influence how lawyers conduct...
05 September 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Judgment a ‘great win’ for transgender women
In a “great win” for transgender Australian women, the Federal Court found a “women’s only” social media...
26 August 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Lawyer behind dodgy scheme banned from managing companies
Dominique Grubisa, the Sydney solicitor hit with a $1 million penalty for promoting a “false and misleading”...
02 August 2024
By Naomi Neilson