Legal Matters
09-12-2021
A small business is defined as a business with an annual turnover (which includes income but not capital assets, capital...
12-08-2021
Family trusts can be a valuable tool to build and protect cross-generational wealth. They have key asset protection, income flexibility...
10-10-2019
In Rogers v Rogers Young (2016) WASC 208, Master Sanderson considered the proper construction of a ‘homemade’ will. The judgement...
12-12-2019
A string of high-profile Australians – including former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, NSW Premier Neville Wran and cricket icon Richie...
14-11-2019
How do we settle our property? The same laws about property apply whether or not you were married, or in a...
13-12-2018
The expression ‘informal will’ is not found in the Succession Act 2006 but it is an accepted ‘short-hand’ reference to...
14-03-2019
Powers of Attorney continue to generate difficulties for the community generally, and for lawyers in particular. The Australian Law Reform...
14-05-2020
Liquidating a company won’t necessarily avoid husbands and wives from back-paying employees out of their own pockets. In FWO v Sinpek...
09-04-2020
In the recent decision of Roden v The Owners-Strata plan No 55773 [2019] NSWCATCD 61 (Roden Decision), the NSW Civil...
11-06-2020
Given the costs associated with the acquisition of real estate in the current market, it is becoming common for parents...
11-04-2019
The Disability Discrimination Act (“DDA”) commenced 25 years ago. The Act was designed to create equality for persons with disabilities...
13-06-2019
Recently we have seen the spotlight squarely placed on the issue of freedom of speech in the context of employment....
12-03-2020
No property order for husband who had effectively been supported by wife and her parents during six-year cohabitation. In Babray [2019]...
08-07-2021
What is a granny flat arrangement? A granny flat arrangement typically involves an older and younger generation making commitments for shared...
Wonder who owns that bright blue neon sign at the top of the town? Amber Blythe Conveyancing is the fresh rebrand...
09-09-2021
In March 2021, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Bill 2021 was passed by NSW parliament. The Bill was...
14-10-2021
The rise in divorce rates and blended families has resulted in changes in family dynamics and has added complexity to...
11-11-2021
The High Court decision of Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller; Nationwide News Pty Limited v Voller; Australian News...
11-03-2021
As a part of the practice of employment law, it is often the case than an employee who has been...
13-05-2021
The meaning of child is relevant for a range of purposes including: Eligibility to receive member’s death benefits directly from a...
17-12-2020
Rebecca Cheers is a solicitor and mediator who runs Lion & Lamb Law. Ms. Cheers was admitted as a Solicitor...
13-08-2020
Recent legislative reforms designed to tackle illegal phoenixing activity mean that if a company fails to meet its GST obligations...
10-06-2021
For most people, the end of a relationship is a very emotional and stressful time. Most people will seek family law...
11-07-2019
The NSW Government has a road safety policy called “Towards Zero”. It is said the Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Penalties...
08-08-2019
The introduction of the Bill is a step towards protecting Australian farmers and agricultural businesses from trespass or property damage/theft...
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