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The changes in the law and the importance of the topic mean that this is the time to make sure your affairs are in order.

The Family Court is will­ing to make orders for equal (or at least increased) time dur­ing a school hol­i­day peri­od.

Article discusses the importance of disclosing assets in family law proceedings.

Two cases highlight the dangers of failing to sign a will and then seeking probate of informal testamentary documents.

All businesses need money to operate. Money to pay the rent, to pay employees, to buy furniture and equipment and to pay for supplies.

The administrator of a company under administration must convene a meeting of creditors within the convening period.

The case Facton v Rifai Fashions is a timely reminder of the importance of carefully drafting any claims for damages.

The legal profession has some way to go to reach gender equality and women are still under-represented at senior levels.

The NSW Land and Environment Court has issued new practice directions for policies aimed at streamlining merit appeals.

Article discusses when companies can sue for defamation &/or injurious falsehood as well as other forms of relief & defences.

Whatever media you are proposing to publish something in, consider carefully what you say, write, send or forward.

On 24 March 2011 the Australian Parliament passed the Civil Dispute Resolution Bill 2011, which will require prospective litigants to take genuine steps to resolve a dispute before proceedings are commenced in the Federal Court or Federal Magistrates Court. Once the Bill receives Royal Assent, it will become the Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 (Cth).

In brief – New landlord disclosure statements and proposed amendments to retail leasing laws Retail landlords now have new disclosure obligations and also need to be aware of proposed changes under the Retail Leases Amendment Bill (2011).

The definition of the lettable area in a lease must be drafted in detail so that it shows the intention of both parties.

If a party seeks to claim set off, then the amounts should be included in a certificate of payment or payment schedule.

Our Transport & Logistics Team's round-up highlights developments in transport regulation that affect everyone.

Security interest holders who don't register their interests properly on the PPSR do so at their own risk.