A horrific accident in the Northern Territory has given rise to a charge against Woolworths Ltd, brought by the Work Health Authority (WHA), for a breach of section 32 of ...
A horrific accident in the Northern Territory has given rise to a charge against Woolworths Ltd, brought by the Work Health Authority (WHA), for a breach of section 32 of the Workplace Health and Safety Act (NT).
In Carter v Hastings River Greyhound Racing Club [2019] NSWSC 780, the Supreme Court of New South Wales delivered a verdict in favour of a local greyhound racing club. The claim was made by a volunteer who was hit by a mechanical lure travelling at over 60 kilometres per hour.
Strict time limits apply to formalising property settlement matters, whether you have been in a de facto relationship or if you were married.
Recently, the courts have considered the validity of loans made to a company in circumstances where the loan was guaranteed by an individual and it was argued the company was not the true borrower. A common argument against the lender was that the individual, not the company, was the true
You might have recently seen the sad tale of Richard Zelasko, a man who celebrated winning $30 million in a US lotto draw after being separated from his wife for more than two years (his ticket cost him only $1).
Social scientists tell us that separating from a spouse is one of the most difficult experiences in life. With this comes emotional distress and uncertainty about the future.
In Council of the City of Sydney v Bishop [2019] NSWCA, the New South Wales Court of Appeal overturned a $750,000 award in favour of a plaintiff in a footpath trip and fall case.
Employers have many tax and superannuation obligations when it comes to their employees. While there is a common law test for whether someone is an ‘employee’, different legislation expands the ordinary meaning to deem particular individuals to be employees when they are not. This can create significant problems where employers
It is a defence to an unfair preference claim to show there were no reasonable grounds to suspect the insolvency of the debtor company.
Most people think that, after their relationship ends, they will end up in court arguing about parenting or property matters. However, where parties can agree about property settlement or parenting matters, there is no need to go to court. All matters can be resolved by way of written agreements.
Employers need to be careful of a couple of traps where their employees are working overtime.
If you and your former partner cannot agree on parenting arrangements for your children, you will need to go to a special type of mediation called Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) before either of you can apply to the Federal Circuit and Family Court.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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