Local Government Law Journal update: Vol 24 Pt 3

By journalalerts on May 4, 2023

This Part of the Local Government Law Journal includes the following content: "Policy Construction: From Flexibly Applying to Flexibly Interpreting by Willem van Wyk“; "Out of Time Appeals in Queensland, When the Court May (or May Not) Grant an Extension of Time by Megan Duane ; "Developments in Planning Law" by Glen McLeod, Chelsea White and Emiko Watanabe; Local Government Planning and Law Guide Cases by Stephanie Booker, Lawrie Groom, Madelaine Cannell-Lunn and Chelsea White, as well as a Digest of Cases.

The Tort Law Review update: Vol 29 Pt 1

By journalalerts on April 26, 2023

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Australian Journal of Competition and Consumer Law update: Vol 31 Pt 1

By journalalerts on April 24, 2023

The latest Part of the Australian Journal of Competition and Consumer Law includes the following articles: “Illusory Influencers and the Inadequacy of the Current Regulation of Social Media Advertising in Australia” by Mekayla McMahon; “Who is Responsible for an Internet of Unsafe Things under the Australia Consumer Law?” by Dr Evana Wright, Professor David Lindsay and Dr Genevieve Wilkinson; and “Two Steps Forward, Four Steps Back: Threats Facing Australian Criminal Cartel Convictions after Country Care and ANZ” by Alan Zheng. Also in this Part are the following sections: Editorial: “An Act for All Seasons”; Authorisations and Notifications: ‘“Sustainability Agreement” Authorisations: The ACCC Authorises the Australian Bedding Stewardship Council Limited’s “Recycle My Mattress” Scheme’ by Anoushka William; Consumer Protection: “The Australian Consumer Law and Marketing and Transactional Webs on the Internet” by Bernard McCabe and Julia White; Telecommunications: “Addressing the Anti-competitive Effects of Digital Platforms: The European Response” by Holly Raiche; Case Note: “High Stakes in Exchange Rate Cartel as Federal Court Sentences Individuals to Jail Time: Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v Vina Money Transfer Pty Ltd” by Carla Massaria; Energy Etchings: “AER Year in Review – Tumultuous Times: The Regulator’s Role in Restoring Trust and Confidence in Energy Markets” by Australian Energy Regulator; Consumer Concerns: “Consumer Protections for Shoppers Seeking Sustainable Purchasers. What Is Missing?” by Kristal Burry; Landmarks: “Singapore Airlines Ltd v Taprobane Tours WA Pty Ltd” by Simon Muys and Maisie Adams; Report from Asia: “South Korean Competition Law: Recent Reforms, Enforcement and Opportunities for the Future” by Lachlan Blair; Report from New Zealand: “Unfair Contract Terms in New Zealand” by Matthew Berkahn and Lindsay Trotman; Worth Repeating.

Company and Securities Law Journal update: Vol 39 Pt 7

By journalalerts on April 21, 2023

The latest Part of the Company & Securities Law Journal include the following articles: "Section 52(12) - The Forgotten Covenant" – M Scott Donald; "IOSCO's Initiatives on Hedge Fund Regulation: An Interpretative Perspective" – Xun Li; "The Drawbridge: the Ups and Downs of an Effective Fiduciary Out" †“James Nicholls, Matthew Nowotny-Walsh; "An Analysis of the ACNC's Approach to Compliance and Enforcement †Rosemary Teele Langford, Miranda Webster.

Australian Law Journal update: Vol 97 Pt 4

By journalalerts on April 13, 2023

This Part of the Australian Law Journal includes the following articles: "Recommendations to Alleviate Gendered, Racial and Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Administration of the Bail System" – Catherine Bugler and Alice Muir; "The Law of Recaption and the PPSA" – Anthony Duggan; "Tribunal Justice and Politics in Australia: The Rise and Fall of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal" – Matthew Groves and Greg Weeks. It also contains the following sections: Current Issues: "Artifiicial Intelligence"; "Developments noted"; "A conference on Enduring Courts in Changing Times"; the 2023 "Special Issue"; Referendum Diary; Conveyancing and Property: "Crown Leases and Extinguishment of Native Title"; Constitution Law: "Law and the Coronation of King Charles III"; Equity and Trusts: "Swift Rebuff to Touts"; Technology and the Law: "Navigating the Policy Maze for Our Data"; Around the Nation“ NT :"Juvenile Crime"; and Personalia.

Australian Law Journal update: Vol 97 Pt 3

By journalalerts on April 6, 2023

This Part of the Australian Law Journal includes the following articles: "White Island and Accidents in New Zealand: Issues in Private International Law" – Michael Gvozdenovic; "Lost in Translation: The Wrongful Conviction of Kathleen Folbigg Based on Fresh Medical Evidence and Expert Interpretation of her Diaries" – Dr Fiona Hum and Dr Andrew Hemming; "Defined Terms in Legislation: Mere Placeholders or Meaningful Labels? Revisiting the Principle from Shin Kobe Maru" – Nick Wray-Jones. It also contains the following sections: Current Issues: "As the Debate Continues, Some Observations about the Voice to Parliament"; "Scoping the Proposed Federal Judicial Commission"; "A New Australian Appointment in Hong Kong"; Guest Contribution "; The Appointment of Judges"; Statutory Interpretation Section : "A Court by any other Name"; Recent Cases, a letter to the Editor, "Enemies to Parchment", and a Book Review.

Criminal Law Journal update: Vol 46 Pt 5

By journalalerts on March 24, 2023

Criminal Law Journal Volume 46 No 5 This volume includes an editorial by Stephen Odgers SC on Minimum Imprisonment for Federal Offences. Submitting authors investigate topics including sentencing developments in the United States; the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Australia, the application of s 61(1) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999; and policies relating to legislative techniques

Building and Construction Law Journal update: Vol 38 Pt 3

By journalalerts on March 20, 2023

The latest part of the Building and Construction Journal contains – editorial, Decisions of Singapore Courts by the general editor Michael Christie SC; articles, How Front-end Lawyers Can Stop Worrying about Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Learn to Love It! by Paula Gerber and Joseph Xuereb; Public-Private Partnerships 2.0 – Towards Greater Collaboration by Owen Hayford; headnotes BZW v BZV by Andrew McNeill, BSA Advanced Property Solutions (Fire) Pty Ltd v Ventia Australia Pty Ltd by Holly Scott.

Journal of Civil Litigation and Practice update: Vol 11 Pt 1

By journalalerts on March 20, 2023

The latest Part of the Journal of Civil Litigation and Practice includes the following: "Editorial – Australia: The Rise of the Referee" – Professor Michael Legg; "Editorial – New Zealand: Age of Entitlement to Vote – The Supreme Court of New Zealand – Litigation Trends – Access to Justice" – Roderick Joyce QSO KC; "Expert Assistance for the Court from Specially Qualified Persons" – Justice David Hammerschlag; "The Breadth of the Power to Make Worldwide Freezing Orders: Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Huang" – Rhea Thrift; "CASE NOTE: Crown Entities and Artificial Limbs" – Kate Rouch; and "BOOK REVIEW: The Bodyguards of Lies – Lawyers’ Power and Professional Responsibility" by Christopher Whelan – Reviewed by Roderick Joyce QSO KC.

Journal of Banking and Finance Law and Practice update: Vol 33 Pt 2

By journalalerts on March 14, 2023

The latest Part of the Journal of Banking and Finance Law and Practice includes the following articles: "The Quincecare Quagmire: Clarifying the Duty in Australian Law" – Anna Kretowicz; "Caught in the Act: The Case for Organisational Corporate Criminal Liability for Banks and Financial Institutions" – Gareth Kerr; "INSOLVENCY LAW AND MANAGEMENT – At the Boundary of Insolvency Set-Off: Preferences" – Lindsay Powers; and "BOOK REVIEW – Global Finance in the 21st Century: Stability and Sustainability in a Fragmenting World, by Steve Kourabas" – Reviewed by Ian Ramsay.