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You Sell Your House, and Then Things Go Wrong!
28 SEPTEMBER 2023 In a recent case a husband and wife owned a business, but it was not doing well. They decided to downsize their home and exchanged contracts to sell it for $1.35 million dollars. They then entered into a contract to purchase a new home. Read more
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Court Rules Father Poses Unacceptable Risk to Children
14 SEPTEMBER 2023 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIn a recent case, a father and mother had four children. The father had previously been charged with possession of child exploitation material. The couple’s eldest child claimed the father had sexually assaulted him. The mother confronted the father. However, he denied these allegations. Nevertheless, the mother withheld all the children from the father, believing that he posed an unacceptable risk of harm to the children. The father then sued in the Family Court seeking orders for access to the children. Read more
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Manager Fired for Boozy Lunch!
03 AUGUST 2023 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONIn a recent case, a manager of an engineering and construction company and his team were finishing a major project. The manager suggested to the company’s CEO that he take the team out for lunch to celebrate. The CEO agreed to the lunch but specified a no-alcohol policy due to company rules and the dangers involved with driving company cars back to the factory. Nevertheless, some employees consumed alcohol, including the manager himself. Read more
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Family Violence Will Affect Property Settlements!
20 FEBRUARY 2023 In a recent case, a couple had been married for nearly 15 years. They separated due to a variety of issues. There had been different forms of abuse during the relationship. Read more
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Employee Struck by Bull!
24 JANUARY 2023 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWMost businesses in NSW are required by law to obtain workers compensation insurance to protect themselves from the costs of workers compensation claims. Workers' compensation insurance covers employees who have been hurt at work. Workers' compensation covers weekly wages, medical and hospital expenditures, as well as several other benefits to assist injured workers in recovering and returning to work. Read more
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Is the Will Forged?
14 DECEMBER 2022 , ESTATE DISPUTES , CONTESTING A WILL , WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING , PROBATE & DECEASED ESTATESIn a recent case, a husband and a wife had been married for nearly thirty years with four children. The husband owned a panel beating business and a range of commercial interests including the operation of tow trucks and considerable property holdings, all of which made him wealthy. The man died. His will left the entire $22 million estate to one of his sons. Nothing was left to his wife or other children. The beneficiary son obtained probate. Read more
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Are you a company director and do not have your “Director ID”?
15 NOVEMBER 2022 If you are a Director of a company, you are now required to have a Director ID issued by the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS). Existing directors have until 30 November 2022 to apply for a Director ID and from 5 April 2022, intending directors must apply for a Director ID before they are appointed. It is a criminal offence if directors do not apply for a Director ID on time and penalties may also be issued. Read more
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Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
20 OCTOBER 2022 On 19 May 2022, the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill was passed in New South Wales and will come into effect after an 18 month implementation period. Adults with decision-making capacity who are suffering from severe and progressing illnesses that are likely to cause death within six months (or twelve months in the case of neurological diseases) will be eligible to access voluntary assisted dying. Other requirements include that the patient is in pain, that the suffering caused by their illness or condition is unable to be relieved in any other way, and that their decision is informed and consistent. Read more
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Private Nuisance
21 SEPTEMBER 2022 Generally, a person can do whatever he chooses on his land provided it is lawful and it does not unlawfully interfere with someone else’s use and enjoyment of their land. However, a balance must be maintained between the competing interests of the parties. Read more
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High Court Makes Landmark Decision on Employee/Contractor Debate!
19 JULY 2022 A man had travelled to Australia on a working visa. He came from the United Kingdom, was 22 years old, and had limited experience as a builder in the UK. Money was tight, and he quickly found work with a labour hire company. His contract with the labour hire company stated that he was a “self-employed contractor”. Read more
