KEY TAKE-OUTS Whilst working from home we are exposed to a whole new variety of disruptions; these include noisy neighbours. But how do you address… Read More »Noisy Neighbours – What to Consider!
KEY TAKE-OUTS What is a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA)? Legal Requirements for a BFA Advantages and Disadvantages of BFA’s What are Consent Orders? Advantages and… Read More »What is the Difference Between a Binding Financial Agreement and Consent Orders?
KEY TAKE OUTS The statute of limitations acts to put a deadline on when you can commence legal proceedings. In other words, a limitation period… Read More »The Ticking Clock: What is the Statute of Limitations?
KEY TAKE OUTS A recent Fair Work Commission case of Chebbo v Major Crane Logistics Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 6693 serves as a reminder for… Read More »Chebbo v Major Crane Logistics Pty Ltd: a case reminder of the requirement of a proportionate response to employee misconduct
KEY TAKE OUTS Section 789 of the Fair Work Act (The Act) contains a little-known remedy for employees who believe they are subject to workplace… Read More »How You Can Take a Stand Against Workplace Bullies
KEY TAKE OUTS What to keep in mind when looking at purchasing at auction There is NO Cooling Off Period at an auction How to… Read More »Going to Auction
It’s not every day that a client tells their lawyer they will be “friends for life”. But that’s exactly what happened to Coutts Partner, Karena… Read More »Amputee Scores Significant Personal Injury Compensation for “Impossible” Case
KEY TAKE-OUTS Many Australians who own real estate will have a mortgage attached to their property. Some people may not wish for their house to… Read More »Do my loved ones take on my mortgage?
This case summary surrounds a matter in which we have already acted on and have had a positive outcome in court, including an order in… Read More »Costs Recovery: Case Study of a Contract Gone Sour
Key Take-Outs There are provisions within the Firearms Act 1996 (“the Act”) that allow the executor or administrator of a deceased estate to possess firearms… Read More »What to do When a Deceased Estate Contains Firearms?
KEY TAKE-OUTS Planning is key to protecting your home and family in the event of a bush fire What can you build on Bush Fire… Read More »Building on Bushfire Prone Land – What You Should Know
KEY TAKE-OUTS: On 26 August 2021, the Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action (“BSCA”) celebrated the ruling handed down by the NSW Land and Environment Court… Read More »Landmark Case for Climate Change
KEY TAKE-OUTS: How much does your personal life intersect with your professional life? An employer has recently come under scrutiny in the Fair Work Commission… Read More »Can a Personal Criminal Charge Warrant a Dismissal at Work?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: The decision to proceed with a court matter, or pursuing entitlements owed to you, can be an extremely overwhelming and daunting task –… Read More »A Legal Costs-Benefit Analysis – What is it?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: The Spring Farm Class Action, launched in May 2021, is now operating under an opt-out system. This means that group members are now… Read More »Time Is Ticking to Opt-Out of the Spring Farm Class Action
KEY TAKE-OUTS: A statement of claim is a court document that commences proceedings in a court. If you disagree with the claim, you must provide… Read More »Received a Statement of Claim: What Should You Do?
KEY TAKE-OUT: A recent ruling out of the District Court of New South Wales highlights the importance of caution when posting on social media as… Read More »Gan v Zadravic [2021] NSWDC 533: Missing Apostrophe in Facebook Post Leads to Court Case
KEY TAKE-OUT: A Queensland couple has missed out on purchasing their dream home, as well as having lost their $75,000 deposit due to Westpac missing… Read More »Bank Error Causes Couple to Lose Their Dream Home and $75,000 in a Delayed Property Transaction
KEY TAKE-OUTS: On 20 October 2021, the NSW Attorney-General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence, Mark Speakman introduced the Crimes Legislation… Read More »Plan for a shake-up to NSW’s Sexual Consent Laws
KEY TAKE-OUTS: The NSW Government has plans to introduce new legislation setting out a range of criminal offences and penalties for persons who cause the… Read More »NSW Government Looking to Introduce Criminal Penalties for Criminal Acts Causing the Death of an Unborn Child or Pregnant Mother