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In this week’s video, special counsel Craig Turvey discusses financial agreements and lifestyle clauses in your family matter, and how not to put these agreements at risk of being set aside.
Defamation actions include a ‘serious harm’ threshold that often enables respondents to more readily dispose of complaints that do not result in significant damage to the claimant’s reputation. The recent decision in Peros v Blackburn highlights one pitfall for parties defending defamation actions in seeking separate ‘serious harm’ hearings in the Federal Court, and raises whether the Federal Court Rules require amendment to better align with the defamation legislation of the states and territories.
Cooper Grace Ward’s corporate advisory team, managing partner Charles Sweeney and partner Andrew Corkhill have been named in the 2024 Doyles Guide rankings of leading corporate lawyers and law firms.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, associate Sarah Camm talks about what we mean when we say that someone doesn’t have capacity in estates matters.
The digital age has certainly enhanced our ability to convey information, something that is very important in the building and construction industry. However, technology can also create pitfalls, particularly when it comes to claims under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld), where compliance with technicalities is critical. The case of Iris Broadbeach Pty Ltd v Descon Group Australia Pty Ltd gives a recent illustration.
Cooper Grace Ward wins two Beaton Client Choice Awards for 2024 – Best Law & Related Services Firm and Best Professional Services Firm.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson talk about the proposed tax on super balances over $3 million, also known as the Div 296 tax. Scott and Clinton have recorded a podcast episode all about this topic – listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the CGW website.
In the first episode of SMSFs with CGW, private clients partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson chat about the proposed tax on super balances over $3 million, also known as the Div 296 Tax.
Hannah’s Law, the criminalisation of coercive control in Queensland, was passed by State Parliament last week. The new laws are expected to come into effect later this year. In this video, special counsel Leeann Murphy talks about the significance of the new coercive control laws and their potential impact for victims.
The recent Queensland Court of Appeal case of Karageozis atf Bankrupt Estate of Lamb v Sherman [2023] QCA 258 provides useful clarification of the scope of protection from liability for defamation under the qualified privilege defence in the context of police complaints.
Join us for a coffee chat with litigation and dispute resolution partner Graham Roberts and private clients partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Graham’s background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.
In this week’s video, special counsel Craig Turvey discusses evidence gathering in your family matter and, in particular, a document called a ‘Notice to Admit’.