Trouble at the bank of mum and dad
Gift or loan? Families can be litigious when they fall out but good practice at the outset can keep it out of court.
By Anneka Frayne - 7 min read
Taking the trial out of the office tryst: just how much should an employer do?
Policies encouraging disclosure of romantic relationships to avoid conflicts of interest are the best means to manage risks of workplace romance. By JACK DE FLAMINGH…
By Jack de Flamingh and Ruth Nocka - 6 min read
High Court leaves NCAT standing with no standing for interstate party disputes
The High Court ruled the NCAT is not permitted to hear ‘Federal Matters’ including disputes between residents of different States of Australia. By TALITHA FISHBURN.
By Talitha Fishburn - 7 min read
Is your practice ready for e-conveyancing?
Be proactive in transitioning to the new regime and remember to review funds transfer processes and confirm payment instructions by multiple methods. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 3 min read
Strangely foreign: recent NSW duty and land tax surcharges
Determining whether a landowner is a ‘foreign person’ can be complicated, State duty and surcharge outcomes can be surprising. By KEN LORD.
By Ken Lord - 6 min read
Rights of injured workers expanded: knee replacements no longer subject to time limits
The Workers Compensation Commission ruled a knee replacement is an ‘artificial aid’ for the purposes of the exceptions within s 59A of the Workers Compensation…
By Peter Lleonart - 6 min read
A practical guide to lump sum costs orders
Practitioners involved in litigation should be familiar with when lump sum costs orders are available and understand the evidence required to get them. By MICHELLE…
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 5 min read
Death by crocodile: not necessarily tax-free
Death is not necessarily tax-free. Always consult with clients’ accountants and financial planners when making their will. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 3 min read
2018 NSW Contract for Sale and Purchase of Land and the ‘GST at settlement’ measure
The 2018 edition of the NSW contract for sale and purchase of land includes a process to assist practitioners in dealing withnew GST rules. By…
By Diane Skapinker - 10 min read
Big Brother is watching: the hidden cost of the Gold Opal Card
Transport for NSW contravened the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 by its collection of Gold Opal Card data. By STEPHEN MCKENZIE and EVA…
By Stephen McKenzie and Eva Lu - 6 min read
New restrictions for lawyers involved in Managed Investment Schemes
New laws restricting lawyers’ involvement in managed investment schemes and mortgage practices are expected to commence on 1 July 2018. By PAMELA HANRAHAN.
By Pamela Hanrahan - 6 min read