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In a local lesson on loan agreements, the case of Kempe v Grine [2025] NSWDC 227 began as an agreement between friends, but ended in a courtroom showdown over $300,000—and a lesson in why clear documentation matters. Back in December 2018, Bridget Kempe handed Rosa Grine a $300,000 bank cheque. The deal, according to Kempe,…

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 payouts – this time a staggering $1.44 million. What does this mean for you? It…