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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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Termination of Commercial Leases: Is the coronavirus a sufficient cause?
02 APRIL 2020 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGWith all of the lockdowns and restrictions caused by the coronavirus crisis, many businesses are struggling and monthly rent in the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars is often an expense they can no longer afford. The question then, is whether the coronavirus which has interrupted business revenue is also a sufficient reason for terminating a commercial lease or for the abatement or reduction of rent which would otherwise be payable. Read more
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Fox & Staniland Lawyers & COVID-19
19 MARCH 2020 The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and the advice to businesses is constantly being updated. Please be assured, Fox & Staniland Lawyers are available and will continue to work with you during these challenging times. Read more
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Fox & Staniland Lawyers to return to Gordon
02 JANUARY 2020 After almost 20 years in Pymble, Fox & Staniland Lawyers will be returning to Gordon where the firm began almost 50 years ago. Read more
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Does Your Business Control All the Rights to Content It Creates and Sells?
18 DECEMBER 2019 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWIf you are in the business of producing written material, pictures, artwork, music etc then you will be aware that the law attempts to protect your commercial interest in the material by way of “copyright”. Read more
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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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How Having Interests In More Than One Country Can Risk Your Estate Planning
06 DECEMBER 2019 , WILLS & ESTATE PLANNINGLeaving evidence and explaining reasoning through documents such as statutory declarations can be of great assistance to your executor in seeing your final wishes are carried out! Read more
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When Is an Inheritance Safe After a Marriage Breakdown?
03 DECEMBER 2019 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSDespite inheritance being received years after separation, it can still be considered part of the joint asset pool and divided accordingly! 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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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
