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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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Ten Things That Can Go Wrong After Purchasing Property
25 MARCH 2019 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGWhen purchasing a property small oversights can lead to big problems in the long run. Here are some of the nasty things that can happen.. Read more
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The Family Court Considers the Vaccination of Children
18 MARCH 2019 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIn a recent case a mother held strong anti-vaccination views which the father did not share. Orders were made to the Family Court to decide. 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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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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Is Social Media Benefiting or Ruining Your Business?
24 SEPTEMBER 2018 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWSocial Media can be an easy and effective way to advertise your business. However, statements that you make online, and statements posted by others, can have legal consequences for your business! Read more
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I have Depression and Anxiety – Does this Mean I Won't Get Time with the Kids?
12 SEPTEMBER 2018 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIn any one year, around 1 million Australian adults have depression, and over 2 million experience anxiety. We come across many parents who have previously experienced, or are currently experiencing, depression and / or anxiety. What impact does this have on your parenting matter? Read more
