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“No pets” strata by-laws ruled oppressive and invalid by the NSW Court of Appeal

By Johanna Miller and Hamish Thomson New South Wales Court of Appeal Victory for Pet Owners Cooper v The Owners — Strata Plan No 58068 [2020] NSWCA 250 “Cooper” The NSW Court of Appeal has recently handed down its decision…

15 October 2020

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The essentials of dividing property after separation

By Tony Burke and Hamish Thomson The breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship inevitably creates the need for assets to be divided among the separating parties. If an agreement cannot be reached on how to divide the assets,…

10 September 2020

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Just, Quick(er) and Cheap(er) – the upside to COVID 19 in the legal world

Just, Quick(er) and Cheap(er) – the upside to COVID 19 in the legal world By Tony Burke Many people would likely be surprised that an overarching principle of civil justice in NSW “is to facilitate the just, quick and cheap…

9 September 2020

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Defamation law reform is here – what are the reforms and what next?

Defamation law reform is here – what are the reforms and what next? By Hamish Thomson and Johanna Miller New South Wales has become the first state in Australia to reform and modernise its defamation law. The reforms introduced in…

20 August 2020

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Property

Benefits of Engaging a Law Firm: What do Property Lawyers Do?

By Leah Thorpe and Leah Reynolds When buying or selling property, careful planning taking into account all of your circumstances is key. O’Hearn Lawyers ensure our clients take a comprehensive legal planning approach when dealing with real estate. By combining…

3 July 2020

Corporate

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WorkPac v Rossato – Implications for long-term casual employment

By Morgan Quaife. The recent decision handed down by the Full Federal Court in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 could see many thousands of casual employees claiming entitlements such as annual, sick and compassionate leave and…

29 May 2020

Family Law

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Parenting Arrangements for Separated Parents during COVID-19

Parenting Arrangements for Separated Parents during COVID-19 Are you a separated parent who has Court Orders setting out the arrangements for the care of your child? Parenting Orders (whether put in place by consent, or after a Court case), are…

13 May 2020

Corporate

Debt Recovery: How To Collect Debt Effectively

By Melanie Skinner and Johanna Miller. With budgets tightening all round, you may be thinking about how how to collect a debt. The most effective way to collect outstanding debt (and most economical) will always depend on the size…

5 May 2020

Corporate

Property

Commercial Leasing During COVID-19: How to Navigate the National Code as a Lessor

By Tony Burke, Morgan Quaife and Leah Thorpe. Are you confused about what rights and responsibilities you have as a commercial lessor (Landlord) in the event of rent non-payment due to COVID-19? You’re not alone. In April 2020, the…

28 April 2020

Family Law

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Coronavirus Family Law issues – Covid-19 and some helpful tips

With the current restrictions around social gatherings and personal contact due to Coronavirus or Covid-19, we understand that some people may be struggling to navigate their co-parenting relationship issues. The Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia has…

20 March 2020

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Enduring Power of What and Appointments of Who? – Estate Planning Part Three

Enduring Power of What and Appointments of Who? – Estate Planning Part Three By Maryanne McGrath & Johanna Miller. Do you know what happens when you don’t organise your Enduring Power of Attorney, or Appointment of Enduring Guardianship, before you…

11 March 2020

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Welcome Leah Thorpe!

We are excited to share that Leah Thorpe has joined OHL as part of our conveyancing and commercial law teams! Leah has over 10 years experience in property and commercial law, as well as with leasing and insolvency. Leah has…

4 March 2020

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Holiday Closure

Holiday Closure As 2019 draws to a close, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our clients and staff for their efforts over the last year! It’s been a busy year for the firm, so we’re looking forward…

20 December 2019

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Invalid? Intestate? IN TROUBLE! Estate Planning – Part Two

Invalid? Intestate? IN TROUBLE! Estate Planning – Part Two By Maryanne McGrath & Johanna Miller. In this Part Two of our Estate Planning series we will go through what happens in NSW if you die without a valid Will, or…

29 November 2019

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No Will? No Worries? NO WAY! Estate Planning – Part One

No Will? No Worries? NO WAY! Estate Planning – Part One By Maryanne McGrath & Johanna Miller. No one knows better than an experienced deceased estates lawyer about the complications that result when someone dies without a Will or leaves…

25 October 2019

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Property

Notices To Complete In Property Transactions – The Good, The Bad And The Invalid

Notices to Complete in Property Transactions – The Good, the Bad and the Invalid By Leah Reynolds & Johanna Miller. What are they? When it comes to buying property there’s really only one day that the Vendor and Purchaser focus…

24 September 2019

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Voidable Transactions Part Three – How can I avoid being on the receiving end of a voidable transaction?

Part Three – Avoiding Voidable Transaction Claims By Melanie Skinner & Johanna Miller. How can I avoid being on the receiving end of a voidable transaction? “I didn’t do it!” – Bart Simpson c. 1994 It’s a classic sentiment, and…

22 August 2019

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Voidable Transactions Part Two – What are they and what next?

Part Two – Response to Voidable Transaction Claim By Melanie Skinner & Johanna Miller. Do I have to pay the money back? Part one of this series explained what a voidable transaction is. The aim of this update is to…

22 July 2019

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Voidable Transactions Part One – What are they and what next?

Part One – The basics By Melanie Skinner & Johanna Miller. SCENARIO One of my clients was placed into liquidation a few months ago and the liquidator has written to me demanding payment of voidable transactions. What is a voidable…

29 May 2019

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The Value Of a Corporate Power of Attorney

By Morgan Quaife. You may have previously executed a power of attorney in your personal capacity when planning your estate. An enduring power of attorney will ensure that the person or people that you nominate have legal authority to…

29 October 2018

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SOPA(Y) Me

Getting it right under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) By Melanie Skinner & Johanna Miller. Get your building and construction payment claims paid in full Only pay for work that actually gets done Minimise the…

29 October 2018

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