The Library Bulletin

Can the executor rescind a sale contract after death of vendor : Carolyn Deigan as executrix for the estate of the late James Boyd Lockrey v Barnard James Fussell [2019] NSWCA 299 and ss 44 and 61 Probate and Administration Act, 1898 by Michael Henley and Christine McPhillips of HWL Ebsworth - considers Carolyn Deigan as executrix for the estate of the late James Boyd Lockrey v Barnard James Fussell [2019] NSWCA 299

Coming up short – holding short-sellers' responsible for negative research campaigns. Kind of… by Adam D'Andreti, Cassie Bell and Gareth Cantin of Gilbert + Tobin - considers Rural Funds Management Limited as Responsible Entity for the Rural Funds Trust and RF Active v Bonitas Research LLC [2020] NSWSC 61

Compelling oral evidence from an accused corporation : Helicopter Resources Pty Ltd v Commonwealth of Australia [2019] FCAFC 25 by Carmel Lee of Greenway Chambers - considers Helicopter Resources Pty Ltd v Commonwealth of Australia [2019] FCAFC 25

The difficulties in seeking declarations that easements and covenants have been abandoned or are obsolete by Sydney Jacobs of 13 Wentworth - considers section 89 of the Conveyancing Act 1919 and section 49 of the Real Property Act 1900

Employers win the battle, but not the war by Michael Poulos of McCabe Curwood - considers Charter Hall Real Estate Management Services (NSW) Pty Limited v State of New South Wales [2020] NSWCA 26

Law Report (ABC) for 24 March presented by Damien Carrick - COVID-19, prisons and the courts. And the homeless man fined for dumpster diving

Security tips for working from home by Caroline Atkins and Bridget O'Sullivan of Maddocks