What does a No Deal Brexit mean for your trade marks?
Recent political changes in the United Kingdom have raised the prospect of a ‘no deal’ Brexit as a serious possibility. It…
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NSW Construction Industry — an expert’s perspective (part 5 of 6)
Interview with Mark Kavanagh — Building Consultant Over the coming weeks, I will be releasing a six part article series. The articles will…
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Mediate, collaborate or litigate — resolving your Family Law matter
There are a number of ways in which you can resolve your financial and parenting issues after a relationship breakdown. The first and…
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Termination of employment by SMS fails the fairness text
Texting Times for Employers In two recent unfair dismissal decisions, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has condemned the practice of terminating…
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Balancing costs and claims in family provision applications
Costs are an important consideration in all legal proceedings. Deceased estate litigation, however, often involves litigants with modest means, and…
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Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 (NSW) Admissibility of evidence unlawfully obtained- latest developments
When it comes to the question of workplace surveillance, there are some employers who are not aware of the implications…
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Voluntary assisted dying laws commence in Victoria
In November 2017, after significant community and parliamentary debate, Victoria became the first state in Australia to lawfully allow terminally…
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How are pre-relationship assets treated in a property settlement? Are they included or excluded?
After separation the parties to a marriage or a defacto relationship are entitled to seek a division of assets of the relationship. The…
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Small and large proprietary companies redefined
From 1 July 2019, changes to the definition of‘small’ and‘large’ proprietary companies will affect the reporting obligations of small and medium…
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The Current State of Play in the Israel Folau Case
What proceedings has Israel Folau initiated? It has been widely reported that Israel Folau has commenced proceedings with the Fair Work…
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