A pragmatic view

LIJ: The Victorian Court of Appeal recently considered whether someone can be a stepchild of their biological parent’s de facto partner. On 10 May 2017, the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria delivered a decidedly modern joint judgment regarding...

The LIV's new home

NEWS: The Law Institute of Victoria is moving to a new home in Melbourne’s legal precinct. The LIV is relocating to floors 12 and 13 in the 140 William Street building and will move in mid-December. The move follows the successful sale of the LIV’s 470 Bourke Street building...

Mediation

LIJ: Be clear or face the music. A recent Supreme Court decision highlights the need for careful and precise drafting of terms of settlement and clear communication between parties at mediation. Terms of settlement are often considered the mere...