Pay your staff correctly as you can be held personally liable!
Directors take note, harsher penalties for breaches of your duties and responsibilities could leave you with your tail between your legs! If you are a director with employees, you can be held liable…
Possession and disposal of a deceased’s ashes
Disputes commonly arise between family members and friends regarding the disposal or possession of a loved one’s remains.
Dealing with the liabilities of the estate – Insolvent estate
When a person dies without a will, the law dictates who the beneficiaries are. A recent NSW case had to decide what happens when a deceased with no will has multiple legal "spouses" at their date of…
Default Judgments
This article will help you understand how to obtain a default judgment. If you‘re a defendant, this article explains what you can do if a default judgment has been entered against you.
Default Judgment and Enforcement of Orders
This article will help you understand the different options for enforcing that judgment. If you‘re a defendant, this article explains what you can do if a default judgment has been entered against…
A battle of the forms: Whose terms and conditions prevail?
In actual fact, there is no real resolution on whose terms apply. Will it be the puchaser or the supplier's terms? The problem that arises is commonly referred to as a ‘battle of the forms’.
Choosing the appropriate governing jurisdiction for your Trust Deed
This article covers the general requirements of a trust deed as well as the relevant considerations when determining the proper governing jurisdiction of the trust.
Guaranteeing a loan? Make sure you are properly protected!
Are you guaranteeing a loan for someone else? Does the lender require a certificate from a lawyer? A guarantee is a promise. A person who guarantees a loan (i.e. the guarantor) accepts the…