03 December 2024

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Briefs of Evidence

New content on briefs of evidence (BOE) has been added to the By Lawyers District Court – Civil claims guide. A brief of evidence (BOE) is a written statement that is read in the court by a witness during a trial.

Litigation and Disputes News and Updates

01 May 2025

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Wage Theft Criminalised

The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Act 2025 has commenced, criminalising intentional failure by an employer to make any payment due to their employee under an employment agreement or legislation. The commentary in the By Lawyers Employment Law guide has been updated accordingly.

Employment Law News and Updates

01 April 2025

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AI Prompts

AI prompts are transforming legal document drafting. By Lawyers is pleased to introduce AI prompts to our publications, helping our subscribers harness the power of LEAP’s Matter AI.

Conveyancing and Property Estate Administration +3

02 June 2025

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Three strikes sentencing law

A new iteration of the three strikes sentencing law comes into effect from 17 June 2025. The By Lawyers District Court – Criminal guide is being updated accordingly.

Criminal and Traffic Offences News and Updates

01 April 2025

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Employment Law

By Lawyers is pleased to announce the publication of our new Employment Guide. The guide provides a matter plan, full commentary, and precedents to assist practitioners in handling employment law matters.

Employment Law News and Updates

01 May 2025

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20 May'25 | CPD Club Session - Employment Disputes

This month’s follow-up free CPD Club session, on Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 1pm, is on Employment Disputes, also with Mark Donovan.

Employment Law News and Updates

02 June 2025

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Commercial law AI prompts

New commercial law AI prompts have been added to the Companies, Trusts, and Partnerships guides.

Companies News and Updates +2

01 May 2025

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Commercial Retainer Instructions

Retainer instructions are critical precedents on every By Lawyers matter plan. They prompt the lawyer to ask the right questions and obtain all necessary information at the start of the engagement, and assist with advising clients about critical dates, legislative provisions and time limits.

Business and Franchise Companies +2

01 July 2024

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Bright-line Property Rule

The full commentaries in the By Lawyers Sale of Real Property and Purchase of Real Property publications have been updated in line with amendments to the bright-line property rule that took effect on 1 July 2024.

Conveyancing and Property News and Updates

01 September 2024

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District Court Rules

The District Court Rules 2014 have been amended by the District Court Amendment Rules 2024 in a number of respects. Read more...

Litigation and Disputes News and Updates

10 March 2025

2 min read

Changes to AML Requirements

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill 2024 is currently before parliament. There is no definite commencement date yet. The commentary and related precedents in all By Lawyers guides will be updated in line with these amendments when they commence.

News and Updates Practice Management

01 August 2024

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Trust Checklist

For the assistance of practitioners acting in trusts matters, a new precedent Trust Deed Review Checklist has been added to the matter plan in the By Lawyers Trusts publication.

News and Updates Trusts

01 October 2024

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Author Appointed as Judge

By Lawyers congratulates our esteemed Family Law author, Ms Vanessa Leishman, on her appointment to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).

Family Law News and Updates

17 May 2024

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Electronic signing and witnessing

A new guide to Electronic Signing and Witnessing has been added to the Reference Materials folder on all By Lawyers matter plans.

News and Updates Practice Management

01 August 2024

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Publication Reviews

Publication reviews are part of By Lawyers’ commitment to quality and keeping our subscribers up to date with changes in practice and procedure.

News and Updates