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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

A standard Employment Agreement has been published for firms to use when they are employing lawyers and support staff.