Worldwide: Civil Law

In Abdel-Hady v Commonwealth of Australia [2026] HCA 17, the High Court unanimously rejected a novel defence advanced by the Commonwealth to a claim for false imprisonment arising from immigration detention later...

A recent NSW Supreme Court decision examines whether the 10-year statutory limitation period on building defect claims can be extended for contribution claims, and whether parties can amend pleadings on the final day before the limitation period expires.

Businesses often struggle with overdue payments, but the new financial year presents an opportunity to strengthen debt recovery practices. Roland Müller, an accredited specialist in commercial litigation, addresses critical questions about preventing bad debts and recovering outstanding payments effectively. From identifying early warning signs of financial distress to understanding when legal action becomes necessary, these insights help businesses protect their cashflow and maintain healthy commercia

A protester locks himself onto heavy machinery at a coal terminal, halting operations for hours. A furious ex-partner smashes a television during an argument. A teenager spray-paints graffiti across a train carriage.

Mr. Elkhouri (Elkhouri) owned Lot 11, a pent­house apart­ment in an 11 lot res­i­den­tial stra­ta scheme at Point Piper, Syd­ney. The lot occu­pied the top two lev­els of the build­ing and includ­ed bal­conies...

New South Wales courts offer sentencing reductions for early guilty pleas through the "utilitarian value" discount, but the rules governing these reductions are surprisingly complex and far from automatic. How much can timing affect a criminal sentence, and what factors determine whether an offender receives the maximum 25% discount or something far less?

Claim farming refers to the practice of making unsolicited approaches to people who have suffered injury and persuading them to commence a compensation claim.

Case clarifies the limits of RTI access when tribunal orders and court procedures apply, providing important guidance for agencies, applicants and legal practitioners.

In most jurisdictions in Australia, a prospective plaintiff can obtain preliminary discovery orders from a Court to ascertain whether it has a right to obtain relief from a prospective defendant, before it commences any substantive proceeding