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Uniform Civil (No 5) Amending Rules 2021

Liquidators seeking to recover unfair preference payments where a running account or a continuing business relationship exists, must now determine the preferential effect of mutual dealings from the start of the unfair preference avoidance period until liquidation.

An introduction to Justice Gleeson of the High Court of Australia.

An introduction to Justice Steward of the High Court of Australia.

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw AU: Civil Procedure 5.10 “Limitation of Actions”; Criminal Sentencing 12.1 “Purposes of Sentencing”; Environment and Natural Resources 14.7 “Biodiversity” Chs 1–3; Health and Guardianship 20.1 “Health Rights and...

New Bankruptcy Regulations have commenced on 1 April 2021.

Australian Law Journal update: Vol 95 Pt 6; Company and Securities Law Journal Special Issue: Financial Services Laws – Understanding the Devil in the Detail (Vol 38 Pt 5); Insolvency Law Journal update: Vol 29 Pt 1

Devilish complexity is impeding the effectiveness of Australian financial services laws and regulations. Illuminating it is the Australian Law Reform Commission’s first step in a longer-term review.

Dr Ian Freckelton AO QC and Professor Anne Twomey AO appointed Officers of the Order of Australia

A brief overview of the Mental Heath and Cognitive Provisions Act 2020 (NSW) and the changes and similarities to the previous the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990.

Updated scientific chapters are now available in Expert Evidence - the resource for preparation and case presentation by litigation lawyers (both civil and criminal), forensic specialists and any expert engaged in investigations and hearings.