Articles
Litigation
Social Networking: The New Whistleblower
In what could be called a first in Australia, the Federal Court has held a company and its sole director responsible for statements made by... Read More
Directors - A Cautionary Tale
We hear again and again in the media of companies incurring debts, breaching contracts and then closing down the business and leaving creditors... Read More
Settled! Ways to resolve disputes quickly and outside Court
Issuing or defending potentially costly Court proceedings in order to resolve a dispute is not always commercially viable. The good news is... Read More
Cyber-Squatters
Over the past 10 years or so domain names, and their corresponding websites, have for many organisations become a crucially important part of... Read More
Contesting Wills
Our legal system recognises the fundamental right of a person to dispose of their property as they wish upon death. There are however a... Read More
Family Law
Facebook & Family Law
With the introduction of the social networking site Facebook, people are communicating and sharing more information online. Although the site... Read More
Family Law Reforms
A major change in Family Law in Australia occurred in March 2009. The Family Court now has jurisdiction to deal with disputes concerning... Read More
Adversarial Legal Battles Harm Families
Courts and society have been grappling with an ever increasing family break down rate and the regrettable fall out that follows. In the last... Read More
Separation – What Should I Do?
My partner and I have separated. What should I do? It is crucial that you obtain prompt legal advice after separation. A delay in obtaining... Read More
Victoria Leads In Reform To Protect Against Financial Abuse
Previously a victim of family violence could seek an Intervention Order to protect themselves if a magistrate is satisfied that a person has:... Read More
Commercial
Why should I register my Trade Mark
A trade mark is a “sign” used in business to distinguish your services or products from others in the marketplace. It can be a... Read More
Landlords Update
Landlords should be aware that they may be required to provide a disclosure statement when varying an existing lease. Landlords have an... Read More
Where there's a Will...........
A Will is a legal document which allows you to specify what will happen to your assets after your death. So, what happens if you die... Read More
Who owns your Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property is the cornerstone of every business. It helps develop and maintain your brand, identity, reputation and most importantly... Read More
Warranties Against Defects Required Repair by 1 January 2012
From 1 January 2012, new requirements under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (‘Act’) apply to all retailers and... Read More