When Precaution Becomes Pressure: Lessons from Stanley v Phillips (1966) 115 CLR 470
The High Court warned against preparation that exceeds what a case reasonably requires. Stanley v Phillips shows how mixed-path work creates unnecessary cost—something Clean Law’s One-Path Funding is built to prevent.
When Authority Breaks, Everything Breaks: Lessons from Weinstock v Beck (2013) HCA 14
A company almost collapsed because its directors had not been validly appointed for 30 years. Weinstock v Beck shows how fragile corporate authority can be—and why modern disputes demand structural oversight, not assumptions.
When Process Becomes Power: Lessons from Gollin v Karenlee Nominees
Rent review clauses look technical, but when markets tighten and negotiations falter, they become pressure points. Gollin v Karenlee Nominees remains the High Court’s most important reminder that valuation machinery must be transparent, communicated and contractually disciplined — lessons every modern executive should understand.
When Power Shifts the Goalposts: The Enduring Warning of Bailey v MDU
When professionals rely on defence organisations or insurers, they assume protection will be there when things go wrong. Bailey v Medical Defence Union shows why that assumption can fail — and why clear contracts, stable rights, and client-side oversight remain essential today.