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Cover Story
A structure to suit
Although the Legal Profession Act 2004 allows flexibility in law practice structures, there are often obstacles. Maintaining the partnership structure, but changing the way in which partnership interest may be held, is an option.
By Rohan Harris
Cover Story
Feature Articles
Workplace harassment
Employers and lawyers must avoid workplace claims of bullying, harassment and the like falling into the “too hard basket” or face serious consequences.
By Grevis Beard and Rose Bryant-Smith
Traffic offences
New defences to drink-driving offences continue to be created, with mixed success.
By Warwick J Walsh-Buckley
De facto relationships
Courts will now have to consider relationship agreements when determining property entitlements and maintenance after unmarried couples break up.
By Adrian Stone and Kathryn Downs
Oration
One month before his retirement High Court Chief Justice Murray Gleeson presented a Victoria Law Foundation Oration on “Statutory Interpretation” at the Victorian Supreme Court’s Banco Court.
By High Court Chief Justice Murray Gleeson
Intellectual property
Europe has recognised the value of wine geographical origins for more than a century. Australian vineyards are also realising their value.
By Sarah Hinchliffe