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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
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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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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
