When Lawyers Act for Themselves: Lessons from Birketu Pty Ltd v Atanaskovic
Birketu v Atanaskovic clarifies that law firms acting for themselves may recover costs for work done by their employed solicitors. This article explains the ruling and how Clean Law’s independence safeguards help maintain clear professional roles and transparent decision-making.
When Delay Becomes Damage: The High Court’s Warning in Aon Risk Services v ANU
Aon v ANU is a landmark case on delay and cost prejudice. The High Court held that late amendments cause irreversible harm and that costs orders cannot undo wasted preparation. This article explains the ruling and how Clean Law’s one-path cost model prevents clients paying for duplicated or abandoned work.
When a Case Cannot Start: The Enduring Signal of General Steel
The General Steel test shows when a case is too weak to proceed. This article explains why early viability mapping matters and how Clean Law’s initial steps give clients clarity before committing to litigation.
When Pressure Isn’t Urgency: The High Court’s Discipline in Digi-Tech v Kalifair
When judgment debts exceed $42 million and related entities blur where money really sits, urgency becomes a legal question — not a commercial feeling. Digi-Tech v Kalifair shows why stays, enforcement freezes and timing pressures must be handled with structural discipline, not speed.