All jurisdictions in Australia provide statutory rights for eligible persons to contest an unfair Will if they can show that that have been left without adequate provision by the testator. In New...Read More
Company directors should note new laws increasing their exposure to personal liability for certain debts and creating new criminal offences and civil penalties under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)....Read More
The circumstances unique to each case must be considered in determining whether it is lawful to terminate an employee for conduct that contravenes company policy. Generally, however, if a breach of...Read More
You may have heard about cases involving Will disputes where the will-maker has left nothing of value in the estate to satisfy an expectant beneficiary. These issues typically stem from...Read More
A fatal workplace accident has a devastating impact on all concerned and, most distressingly, the deceased worker’s family. Those who tragically lose a family member through a workplace accident may...Read More
For the first time in Somerville Laundry Lomax’s more than 50 year history in Ballina, we now have the benefit of a street level reception. This will be of great benefit to our clients,...Read More
Separating couples are generally required to make reasonable attempts to resolve disputes about the future living arrangements, care and responsibility of their children. Unless there are...Read More
A commercial lease is a legally binding contract that gives a tenant certain rights over a property for a set period of time subject to the terms and conditions set out in the lease. A commercial...Read More
Litigation can be a costly and time consuming process and parties are increasingly seeking alternative forms of resolving disputes. This article provides an overview of the main types of alternative...Read More
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has unanimously dismissed an appeal by former Solicitor, Owen Hughes of Beesley & Hughes Lawyers in Bangalow NSW, in his attempt to overturn...Read More
