If you are a party to a family law separation you need to make sure you are aware of your obligations under the Family Law Act in respect to full and frank financial disclosure. The rules of full and frank financial disclosure require that both parties disclose all sources of earnings, interest, income, property (vested...
Since 1 January 2018, developers constructing high-rise residential or partial-residential strata properties (of four or more storeys) in NSW have been required to lodge a building bond with NSW Fair Trading equal to 2% of the building contract price. The aim of the building bond is to encourage high quality development of strata properties and...
PURPOSE The purpose of an unfair dismissal application is to enable both the employer and employee to deal with the application in a flexible, efficient, informal and cost-effective manner. To be eligible to make an application to the Fair Work Commission (Commission), first and foremost, an individual must be an employee of the employer. In...
In recent years, those aggrieved by their dismissal from work have focused on bringing unfair dismissal claims, seeking compensation and potential reinstatement. The reality, however, is that many people are excluded from bringing an unfair dismissal claim – for example if their period of service is too short, if their annual earnings exceed the applicable...
In this article, we explore some of the complications that can arise in administering a deceased estate, and why it is often wise to ask a solicitor to help with the process. After someone passes away, complications can arise at the very beginning with the will or lack of a will or interpretation of the...
We would never expect a cardiologist to perform veterinary surgery. By analogy, it is surprising therefore that some lawyers attempt to advise clients on legal issues pertaining to technologies they have no understanding of! In this article we explore some examples where not understanding the potential risks when drafting technology-related agreements can expose clients to...
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