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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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Why you should prepare a clear written agreement
01 JUNE 2021 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONNot having a properly drafted contract is risky, particularly when the good faith on which the relationship was built disappears, and the relationship ends. That is when a clear and concise written agreement, which sets out the rights and obligations of the parties, is invaluable. Read more
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Think Carefully and Get Advice Before You Resort to a “Self-Help” Remedy to Your Property Dispute!
08 SEPTEMBER 2020 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGA few years ago, a builder purchased a property in a regenerated suburb. He intended to knock down the existing house and build on it a large new house for his family. Read more
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New Defective Building Laws Come into Effect
27 AUGUST 2020 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGOn 11 June 2020 the Parliament of NSW passed the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 which applies to building work, including residential buildings. The law was introduced following concerns raised about building defects and combustible cladding after reports of defects in high rise buildings. Read more
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Court Awards Compensation for Missing a “Once-In-A-Lifetime Cruise”!
21 JULY 2020 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONBefore the enormous disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the High Court heard a case dealing with the question of what happens when a planned tour holiday goes wrong or is not as advertised. Read more
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At What Point Does a Hobby Become a Business?
28 NOVEMBER 2019 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWWhen setting up a business or turning a hobby into a business it is important to be compliant with laws and regulations. Read more
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Occupation of land may result in ownership of it!
02 JULY 2019 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGIf someone occupies your land without your permission, and you do nothing about it, you may lose your land. Read more
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I have a claim, but which Court do I go to?
20 NOVEMBER 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONYou have a legal claim against another party and want to start Court proceedings. If Court proceedings are started in the incorrect Court you could get a large legal bill and be left with no claim against the other party. Read more
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Liability of professional advisors for contraventions committed by their clients
27 AUGUST 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONYou could be ordered to pay a substantial fine if it is found that you were knowingly concerned in contraventions committed by your client. Read more
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New Laws to Extend Gift Card Expiration Dates and Prevent Ticket Scalping!
30 APRIL 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWFrom 31 March 2018 all gift cards sold in NSW are subject to stricter requirements and penalties to ensure that customers do not lose money. Read more
