Civil Law

By Chloe Lyons

09.07.24

Misidentification Equals Defamation – The Importance of Accurate News Reporting

In our chaotic and fast-paced environment, news channels race to be the first to release a story, and we, as consumers, want every detail to be at the click of a finger. However,…

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News  .  Criminal Law

By Claire Boulter

21.06.24

Jarryd Hayne: Guilty or Not Guilty?

Last week, this former NRL star’s name re-entered the media with a heated resurgence. In case you haven’t been following the last six years of legal proceedings, Jarryd Hayne, the rugby player, was…

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News

By Caitlin Holloway

07.06.24

A Prisoner President? The Journey of Donald Trump’s Court Case

Donald Trump made headlines last week when a New York jury found him guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. In a statement issued by the former U.S. President following the verdict,…

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News  .  Criminal Law

By Peter Woodhouse

28.05.24

Leaving mobile phones outside the room? It’s simply good lawyering

Much was made in the media last week about our partner, Ben Aulich, asking that mobile phones be left outside a meeting room during discussions with a client. Kings Counsel appearing for the…

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News

By Peter Woodhouse

20.05.24

Ben Aulich – an update from our Managing Partner

Today I appeared on behalf of my friend and business partner Ben Aulich in the ACT Magistrates Court. The purpose of today’s contested committal hearing was to try to prevent a matter which…

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News  .  Civil Law

By Ben Aulich

16.05.24

US Court Terminology & its Relevance in the Australian Legal System

The USA’s influence on the Australian way of life is hard to ignore. Comments made by Trump infiltrate our own politics, and American stars dictate the local fashion and popular culture. American TV…

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News & Current Affairs

By Stefan Russell-Uren

30.04.24

What Does No Win No Fee Cost Arrangement Actually Mean?

Most people in Canberra will be familiar with personal injury advertisements on the radio, in the Canberra Times, or on TV before and during Kung Fu Panda 4. They usually promise to recover…

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Criminal Law

By Carley Hitchins

05.04.24

How long after committing a crime can you be charged for it?

Is there a cut-off time between committing a crime and the police being able to charge you? This is a question we are sometimes asked in criminal law and the answer is yes,…

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Civil Law

By Ravneet Kaushal

21.03.24

Where is Wendy: A cautionary tale on guardianship and vulnerability

The media has been abuzz with documentaries uncovering the truth behind the glitz and glamour of celebrities’ lives in recent years. One that made headlines was Where is Wendy Williams? about a well-known…

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News & Current Affairs

By Erin Taylor

07.03.24

Gender pay gap report reveals slow progress on gender equity

“But shouldn’t it be based on merit?” I hear this statement so often, mainly from middle-aged, upper-middle-class white men discussing gender-based quotas in forums such as board composition, leadership positions and equitable briefing….

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