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09-11-2023
Previous issues have dealt with capacity of the principal or grantor of the Power of Attorney and the scope of...
10-08-2023
The existing system for demerit points allows that after a period of 3 years any demerit points will no longer...
13-07-2023
In a criminal trial, the burden of proof of guilt of the accused is placed on the Crown. That onus...
08-06-2023
When a neighbour extends an olive branch it is usually a sign of peace and harmony, but when the branch...
11-05-2023
Did you know that drivers in NSW can be penalised if a passenger is using a mobile phone in a...
13-04-2023
A testator may gift an interest in property, including real estate, in various ways. Apart from an absolute gift, the...
09-03-2023
One of the issues which most frequently features in the Law Society’s Property Law Committee Dispute Resolution Scheme is whether...
09-02-2023
When we talk about an “attorney” we are not talking about a lawyer. An attorney appointed under a Power of...
15-12-2022
In November this year, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) released a report with respect to the notifiable...
10-11-2022
Most of us are familiar with the idea of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) transactions offered by companies such as...
13-10-2022
In the wake of the recent Optus Data Breach, which has been branded “Australia’s largest ever data breach” there have...
08-09-2022
While there is a basic common law presumption that every adult person has mental capacity to make their own decisions,...
11-08-2022
In the recent decision of Lobux Pty Ltd v Willshaun Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 2014, handed down on 11 March...
09-06-2022
In wake of the covid-19 pandemic, the number of retailers offering products and services online has dramatically increased. With this...
12-05-2022
In welcome news for companies and directors, new legislation will come into effect from 1 April 2022 to permanently implement,...
14-04-2022
If you are looking to buy to sell a small business it is important to consider the often overlooked, but...
10-03-2022
On 23 February 2022, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued guidance on discretionary trusts and the application and operation of...
10-02-2022
A case decided by the Supreme Court of NSW in 2009. In Brennan c O’Meara, Mr Brennan, the vendor, and Mr...
09-12-2021
A small business is defined as a business with an annual turnover (which includes income but not capital assets, capital...
11-11-2021
The High Court decision of Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller; Nationwide News Pty Limited v Voller; Australian News...
14-10-2021
The rise in divorce rates and blended families has resulted in changes in family dynamics and has added complexity to...
09-09-2021
In March 2021, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Bill 2021 was passed by NSW parliament. The Bill was...
12-08-2021
Family trusts can be a valuable tool to build and protect cross-generational wealth. They have key asset protection, income flexibility...
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...
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