A new publication relating to the law and practice of debt recovery matters has been published. This comprehensive and easy to follow publication provides commentary and precedents for the conduct of debt recovery matters, both before and during court proceedings, when acting for a claimant or defendant. It includes: Commentary discussion of: the pre-action protocol and practice direction; alternative dispute resolution and offers to settle; issuing proceedings and responding to them; default and summary judgment; case management, disclosure and trials. Precedents for: conditional fee agreements; letters of demand; particulars of claim; settlement agreements; defence and counterclaims; chronology, case summary and trial bundles. Also letters to clients explain the process and protocols, and standard letters to other parties give practitioners all the focused and practical guidance they need. We invite you to explore our new Debt Recovery publication and consider the wealth of assistance it offers.

The Supreme Court has re-issued practice notes in relation to procedure in the Common Law division for some of the court's specialist lists.

New cases on subpoena objections in the Federal jurisdiction have been added to the By Lawyers reference guide 101 Subpoena Answers.

The much heralded Uniform Civil Court Rules 2020 commenced in South Australia on 18 May 2020. CourtSA's new electronic registry system

A full review of the By Lawyers Family provision claims - Acting for the plaintiff guide has been conducted.

New case added to Queensland litigation guides

New precedent 'To do' lists have been added to the By Lawyers Family Provision Claims guides

Two new cases on Family Provision claims have been added to the By Lawyers Reference manual 101 Succession Answers (NSW).

Following an author review new cases have been added and other enhancements made to the By Lawyers Reference Manual 101 Succession Answers

The rules concerning the engagement or appointment of interpreters for civil litigation in NSW courts have been amended.

On 21 October 2019 significant amendments to the Security of Payments legislation commenced in NSW.

The By Lawyers Magistrates' Court Civil (VIC) Publication has been reviewed and updated.

The By Lawyers County Court Civil (VIC) Publication has been reviewed and updated

The By Lawyers Supreme Court Civil (VIC) Publication has been reviewed and updated

Legal professional privilege can be a complex area. But it can also be a very important area for practitioners and their clients.