Ho Ho Ho
So, it’s that time of year, yet again, when department stores everywhere are all adorned with glistening synthetic trees, draped in twinkling tinsel and plastic holly, surrounded by cotton-wool snow and lovingly-wrapped empty packages. Competitively-priced sound system speakers spread jolly messages of good will to all, while the latest jumbo-sized LED Full HD Smart TV […]
Barely Legal
For a variety of technological, societal and other reasons, many couples have embraced the use of assisted reproductive treatment (‘ART’) as an integral element in the child-birth process. During the past five years alone, ART procedures conducted in Australia have increased by 10% on average.
ART for life’s sake
For a variety of technological, societal and other reasons, many couples have embraced the use of assisted reproductive treatment (‘ART’) as an integral element in the child-birth process. During the past five years alone, ART procedures conducted in Australia have increased by 10% on average.
Right of Publicity
At present, there is no statute law in Australia that provides a right of publicity. However, that doesn’t mean one can invariably use the likeness or image of another without permission or compensation.
Affordable Housing Help
In a time of rising construction costs, plummeting home building activity and increasing demand, the Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation Amendment) Act 2024 was passed through Parliament in April 2024, amending the Planning Act 2016 to hopefully streamline and facilitate affordable residential development throughout the state.
Locking up kids and other quick ways to get votes in an election year
Holistically, the hope is that many of the root causes of youth crime may be adequately addressed by the proposed programs and funding.
Reality Remix
In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, one area remains a hot topic of conversation on the tip of everyone’s tongue. AI Technology is constantly presenting new developments and challenges to every day life. But is it now becoming more problematic than we can comfortably handle? Taylor Swift recently made a sensational splash on […]
Will robots eventually replace lawyers?
Good question. It should come as no surprise to hear that many lawyers – and business people in general – are already accessing some level of AI as a useful tool to help them maximise their efficiency and effectiveness in delivering services to their clientele. But, at the moment, we’re all just taking our first […]
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023 Finalist
Alex Somers named as finalist in Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023. Our Alex Somers has been …
CONGRATULATIONS TO JONATHAN NYST
“The Future Leaders Committee, is a group of emerging legal professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of the legal profession. It was established to provide a platform for young lawyers to discuss emerging issues and trends in the legal industry, identify potential challenges, and propose solutions.”
A MOMENTARY FLUTTER OF NERVOUSNESS
“Naturally, I’m now becoming just a little more concerned for my professional future. Where was all this AI stuff headed?”
The Lucky Country
This week, as we paused to remember, on the 102nd Remembrance Day, those who fell in foreign fields to defend and preserve our liberties, hopefully we also reflected on a great deal more.