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Will Your Executor Do the Right Thing?
26 NOVEMBER 2019 , PROBATE & DECEASED ESTATESDifficult disputes can arise when administering an estate requiring in depth legal advice that can be expensive! Read more
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New “Chain of Responsibility” Laws Have Come Into Effect. Does This Expose Your Business to Liability?
08 APRIL 2019 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWIs your business involved with goods or materials that are transported by heavy vehicles? If so, the new Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws will affect you! Read more
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Serious Personal Relations At Your Business!
13 NOVEMBER 2018 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONWhilst employers may not need to ban relationships in the workplace, it may be important for there to be an employee code of conduct relating to conflicts of interests! Read more
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Frustrated Franchisees: The Struggle to Survive in the Market
08 OCTOBER 2018 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWIn March of this year, the Federal Government launched an inquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct looking at the current issues being faced by both franchisees and franchisors. Read more
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Misleading Consumers: Can True Statements Still be Misleading or Deceptive?
19 JUNE 2018 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWUnder Australian Consumer Law, companies cannot make false or misleading statements to consumers or engage in misleading or deceptive conduct. Read more
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Should Young People Have Wills?
02 APRIL 2018 , WILLS & ESTATE PLANNINGMost young people have probably never thought of making a will but they may have underestimated their net worth! Read more
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Misuse of Power of Attorney
24 AUGUST 2017 , WILLS & ESTATE PLANNINGA Power of Attorney is used to allow someone else to be able to sign documents and make decisions on your behalf. This case is a good example that if your power of attorney is misused there can be legal consequences. Read more
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
11 MAY 2017 , WILLS & ESTATE PLANNINGDo you think it's time to start planning ahead to ensure your future financial, health and lifestyle decisions are respected? Read more
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Is Your Will Lacking Detail?
20 APRIL 2017 , WILLS & ESTATE PLANNINGThinking of making a will a yourself? You might want to rethink the decision to use a lawyer as the words written in your will can have major consequences on you beneficiaries! Read more
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How Do You Know When A Company Is Insolvent?
23 MARCH 2017 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWIt can be hard to tell whether a company is insolvent, or whether it is just going through some temporary hiccups. We mention 7 tell-tale signs that trading may need to stop. Read more
