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Court Finds "Helpful" Friend Guilty Of Manslaughter
11 DECEMBER 2019 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONIf you find yourself in a situation where you are with a vulnerable individual, it is essential that you consider the full impact of your actions, as you might face gaol time! Read more
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New Drink Driving Laws Come into Effect
19 NOVEMBER 2019 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONIn late 2018 new drink driving rules were introduced. These new rules introduce harsher penalties and are part of a broader initiative by the NSW Government to reduce drink driving. 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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Can You Be Held Responsible for Cyber Crime by One of Your Own Employees?
07 MAY 2019 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONCan employers be found responsible for the actions of their employees? Read more
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Neighbour Sues over Damage caused by a Tree... but who does the Tree belong to?
01 APRIL 2019 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONIn a recent case, adjoining property owners had a dispute arising from a tree that damaged a granny flat! Read more
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Will Your Executor Do the Right Thing?
11 MARCH 2019 , CONTESTING A WILL , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , ESTATE DISPUTESDifficult disputes can arise when administering an estate, your choice of executors could be key to avoiding a will challenge. 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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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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New Family and Domestic Violence Leave Entitlement
22 OCTOBER 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSAs a result of a decision by the Fair Work Commission, employees (including casual employees) covered by an award are entitled to take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence Read more
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What You Didn't Know About No Win, No Fee Agreements
07 SEPTEMBER 2018 , CONTESTING A WILL , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , ESTATE DISPUTESEven though a no win, no fee agreement may appear to have no downside it is possible that its terms may place you at odds with your lawyer or see you having to accept a settlement which is lower than you might have wished! Read more
