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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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Yet another case on whether a Couple were in a De Facto Relationship or Not!
26 JUNE 2018 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIn a recent case a man registered a caveat on a woman’s house claiming they were in a de facto relationship and asked the court to order the women to sell her house and give him 40% of the proceeds of sale. 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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Apps to Help you Co-Parent
21 MAY 2018 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSThere's an App for everything these days and the latest trend are Apps that assist separated parents to relay information to one another about their children without the need for direct communication. Read more
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The Truth about Prenups in Australia
14 MAY 2018 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSThe High Court decision in Thorne & Kennedy appears to broaden the circumstances in which a Financial Agreement can be set aside reinforcing why you need a specialist to help with your documents! Read more
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But who are the parents? – Parentage Declarations
07 MAY 2018 A recent case highlights the difficulties in obtaining a declaration of parentage in cases where couples within Australia seek out an international surrogate. 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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Thinking of buying a Property? It May have Hidden Defects or Non-Compliances!
23 APRIL 2018 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGWhy purchaser’s must get an independent, comprehensive building inspection report before exchanging contracts or bidding at an auction for a property! Read more
