Evidence

A controversial new topic has been introduced to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW). The Rules have been updated to regulate the use of generative artificial intelligence in the courts.

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw: Business Organisations 4.6 “Company Takeovers”; Business Organisations 4.8 “Non-corporate Organisations”; Evidence 16.3 “Proof in Criminal Cases”

Justice Thomas Bradley, appointed to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2018, will soon trial a novel approach in his court. He will decide costs within the one hearing.

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw: Bankruptcy 5.5 “Summary Dismissal, Settlement and Discontinuance”; Evidence 16.1 “General Principles of Evidence”; Family Law 17.10 “Child Welfare”; Insurance and Income Security 22.2 “Superannuation”; Interpretation...

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw: Criminal Offences 10.3 “Sexual Offences”; Criminal Sentencing 12.10 “Consequences of Conviction”; Criminal Sentencing 12.12 “Sentencing of Children”; Evidence 16.4 “Testimony”; Health and Guardianship 20.6 “Consent”

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw: Administrative Law 2.7 “Other Forms of Review and Appeal”; Communications 6.6 “Telecommunications”; Criminal Sentencing 12.7 “Custodial Orders”; Evidence 16.2 “Proof in Civil Cases”; Government 19.8 “Military Law”; Real...

A review of the evolution of the doctrine of judicial notice in the context of litigation arising in relation to COVID-19. An exploration of the ramifications for solicitors’ practice of the decision of McElwaine J in New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung [2022] FCA 722.

Practical Law Dispute Resolution has published a suite of new resources that will be of interest to litigators (law firm and in-house) practising in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. These resources provide comprehensive guidance on trial practice and...

Practical Law Dispute Resolution has published a legal update summarising key changes to the UCPR 1999 (Qld) that practitioners should be aware of in relation to a new preliminary disclosure procedure, access to exhibits and expert evidence.

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw AU: Bankruptcy 3.1 “Preliminaries”; Contract: General Principles 7.9 “Remedies”; Dispute Resolution 13.6 “Dispute Systems Design”; Environment and Natural Resources 14.7 “Biodiversity” Ch 4; Evidence 16.5 “Documentary...

Insight into sections 55, 65, 76, 98, 101, 110, 135, 137 and 165 of the Uniform Evidence Acts.

The latest roundup of interesting recent cases from our High Court specialists.