On December 11 2024, the High Court of Australia handed down a decision that every employer must take seriously. In Elisha v Vision Australia [2024] HCA 50, the Court ruled that breaching your own employment contracts can lead to hefty…
When someone passes away, their estate (their money, property and belongings they leave behind) is usually divided among their loved ones according to their will or the law. But what happens if a family member has been estranged – meaning…
Feel like you’ve been unfairly excluded or not adequately provided for in a Will? Challenging a Will is possible if you believe it is not legally valid under certain grounds for contention, or the financial needs of a dependent have…
Family structures are changing as the legislation around same-sex Family Law evolves and solidifies. In Australia, members of the LGBTIQA+ community can now get married, raise children and separate with many of the same legal protections as heterosexual couples. However,…
Employment Law regulates employer-employee relationships within the workplace. Whether you are a worker, manager or business owner, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities under such legislation. But what does Employment Law cover exactly? Employment Law in Australia addresses…
Most business owners negotiate with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders on an almost daily basis. That said, knowing how to negotiate the sale of your business is a whole different game, demanding strategic navigation of complex terms and high-stake decision…
A common occurrence in the corporate world, commercial disputes are caused by a range of issues, from contract breaches to intellectual property infringement. If not settled quickly and constructively, these contentions can have a detrimental impact on business reputation, finances…
Conveyancing has taken a huge leap forward in the electronic world, streamlining its process in NSW with paperless solutions under s33AAA of the Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Bill 2021. As a result, the below changes took effect in…
Learn the latest legalities surrounding pet ownership on strata property with O’Hearn Lawyers. With one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world and a significant shift to apartment living underway, Australia is home to many families seeking…
Inadequate provision for proper maintenance, education or advancement in life By Johanna Woodland There was a time when it seemed like all a person had to do to successfully contest a Will and obtain a family provision order, was show…
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