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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
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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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If you have a conviction do you need to disclose it if you are applying for a Job?
10 JULY 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONApplying for a new job can be a daunting experience, particularly when the applicant has a conviction for a criminal offence but what if the conviction is very old and minor? Read more
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Can a Former Spouse Make a Claim on Their Ex-Spouse’s Estate?
03 JULY 2018 , CONTESTING A WILL , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONCertain specified people are eligible to make a claim on an estate if they believe they have not been adequately provided for in the will, this can even include an ex-spouse! 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
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Can a Written Tattoo Express Your Wishes?
16 APRIL 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONCan a written tattoo express your true wishes in case you are unconscious and have no one around to relay them on your behalf? These Doctor's decided yes they can! Read more
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Law Update: 4 Things You Should Know to Safeguard Your Business Data from Being Breached!
09 APRIL 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWDue to a new law enforced on the 27th of February 2018, there will now be compulsory reporting of data breaches for most businesses. Read more
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Insurance Contracts Can Take Some Interpreting!
07 SEPTEMBER 2017 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONIs your insurer refusing your claim, or otherwise seems to be acting unreasonably in relation to a claim? Read more
