How legal aid cuts are putting extra strain on family courts

Dec 25, 2016 04:05 am UTC| Law Life

It has been over three years since the coalition government introduced drastic cuts to legal aid. During that time, much has been written about the impact of those cuts on members of the public attempting to access justice...

Using fiction to make the curious links between financial risk and terrorism

Dec 25, 2016 04:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Economy

Review 2016: This has been a year most of humanity would like to forget with war, disasters, racism, sexism and, especially in arts and culture, the deaths of revered icons. But it is also in the arts and culture where...

Uber Gets Kicked Out Of California, Moves To Arizona

Dec 23, 2016 09:42 am UTC| Technology Law

Uber has been conducting what essentially amounted to unauthorized driverless vehicle tests in San Francisco, which Californias Department of Motor Vehicles simply did not appreciate. As a result, the cab hailing company...

Downside of fitness trackers and health apps is loss of privacy

Dec 23, 2016 02:49 am UTC| Health Technology Law

At the touch of an app, Emma tracks her diabetes. She enters food, exercise, weight and blood sugar levels, then sets up medication reminders. Suzanne uses the latest wearable device to track her running route and...

The law should protect all victims of domestic violence – but women need it most

Dec 22, 2016 11:30 am UTC| Law

When a bill to combat violence against women and domestic violence went before the House of Commons earlier this month, two MPs took exception. Philip Davies MP who has also just been appointed to the Women and Equalities...

Apple And Nokia Butt Heads In Another Patent War

Dec 22, 2016 04:50 am UTC| Technology Law

Apple is undoubtedly one of the biggest tech companies in the world, with its smartphones and computers being some of the most sought after products in the market. Nokia, on the other hand, is a company that was left...

Rental housing policies trap children in poverty, so how low will we go?

Dec 22, 2016 03:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate Law

This year Australians have been shocked by evidence about the risks to children in some out-of-home care settings. We also learned that women and children comprise a large proportion of Australias homeless population....