There are many stories in the media about inappropriate behaviour at work functions – the more public the ‘offender’, the more likely the incident will attract ongoing attention. Work Christmas...Read More
If you have had to stop working on a permanent basis because of illness or injury you may be able to make a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claim. Insurance for TPD may exist as a stand-alone...Read More
An executor is the person appointed to manage the administration of an estate when a Will-maker (testator) dies. Similarly, an administrator will be appointed by the Court if the testator dies...Read More
Employees have a duty of confidentiality and good faith to their employers and employers have a right to ensure that company information is not misused or wrongfully disclosed. But what happens when...Read More
A Power of Attorney is a legal document authorising a person to act for you and make binding decisions on your behalf. A Power of Attorney is usually prepared: to facilitate and complete...Read More
Separating couples should make reasonable attempts to agree on the future living arrangements, care and responsibility for their children. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) provides that, unless there...Read More
Identifying and understanding easements in a property transaction is an important part of the conveyancing process. Vendors are required to disclose all easements affecting the land they propose to...Read More
If you have recently separated and wish to move on with your financial matters, it is important to close off on your previous property affairs with your ex-partner first. Whilst it might be tempting...Read More
An employer’s potential liability for workplace discrimination arises before the first interview and exists whether or not a decision is made to hire a person. A job interview is integral to the...Read More
Cassandra Keogh (NSW Young Lawyer representative and Regional Delegate for the Far North Coast Law Society) and Melanie Loomes (Regional Delegate for the Far North Coast) of Somerville Laundry Lomax...Read More
