Spurling Bulletin

Spurling Briefings

General Commercial Disputes

Flexible Work Requests and Employer Discretion: Lessons from Collins v Intersystems

The Fair Work Commission’s recent decision in Collins v Intersystems Australia Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 1976 highlights the importance of properly framing requests for flexible working arrangements and the limitations of the Commission’s jurisdiction when such requests do not strictly comply with statutory requirements.

General Commercial Disputes

Witnesses in Commercial Litigation: Expertise vs Experience

In litigation, evidence is everything. But not all evidence is the same—and neither are the people giving it.

General Commercial Disputes

“Political Opinion” and Employment: A Landmark Ruling in Lattouf v ABC

The recent decision of the Federal Court in Lattouf v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (No 2) [2025] FCA 669 marks a pivotal development in Australian employment law.

Spurling Podcasts

General Commercial Disputes

Episode 02 – From Sophie to Fireflies: The AI Ecosystem Shaping Practice at Spurling Legal

In this episode of Spurling Insights, Dicky Abraham and co-host Dania Foo dive into the AI ecosystem powering Spurling Legal — from Sophie the AI receptionist to Fireflies transcription, Legal AI Assistant, and emerging tools for time tracking and client transparency.

General Commercial Disputes

Episode 01: Starting A Law Firm: The Why, The How and The Reality

In this launch episode of Spurling Insights, Dicky Abraham is joined by co-host and wife, Dania Foo, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to start a boutique litigation practice in 2025.