ArticleWills & estates newsletter – December 2016In this edition our team report on estate planning discussions you might have with your family as you plan for the year ahead.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleImportant guidance for aged care providers on Voluntary Assisted Dying in New South WalesMatters that an aged care provider needs to consider.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNuclear Testing – MARALINGA: An Exposé by Frank Walker*: Review by Joshua Dale, Associate, Carroll and O’Dea LawyersMaralinga by Frank Walker is a story of a government's greatest betrayal of its people, with related dire consequences.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAustralian Immigration Law: What is changing in 2022? (Part 3) – Updates to the regional migration program and COVID travel restrictionsSummary of the upcoming changes to immigration laws including 191 visas, extension for 489, 491 & 494 visa holders.AustraliaImmigrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleHow long does the insurer have to accept my claim?Whilst the insurer is required by law to make a decision within 21 days, it is often not as clear cut as that. AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleOpinion Piece - would you like fries with that?: employment opportunities for young lawyersLaw firms can better support local law students by providing them with more undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities.AustraliaLaw Practice ManagementCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAccidents in the playground – not always fun and gamesRecently, serious playground incidents have called for new equipment safety standards and claims for compensation.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCase summary: Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Mataraci [2025] NSWPICMP 536 – What factors are relevant to whether treatment is "reasonable and necessary"?Recent case provide useful insight into how the statutory requirements for accident-related & "reasonable and necessary" treatment, are interpreted. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCase summary – Legal professional privilege - Ghorbanzadeh v Western Sydney Local Health District [2023] NSWSC 1330Written material by an expert in preparation for a verbal opinion may need to be disclosed in subsequent court proceedings.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCompensation claims on commercial and residential premisesWhen an accident occurs in commercial or residential premises, the owner/occupier and any managing agent could be liable.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleHow Does Social Media Affect My Personal Injury Claim?Insurance companies routinely monitor social media platforms during personal injury claims, and posts can significantly impact case outcomes. Understanding how online activity affects credibility, disability assessments, and compensation entitlements is crucial for claimants navigating the legal process. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThe benefits of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, in Newcastle and the HunterThe benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution are now accessible to clients based in Newcastle or the Hunter Valley.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhat a Greg Inglis try assist can teach us about legislative interpretationWhen trying to interpret the law, one has to look further at the context of the legislation and what it aims to do.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUnderstanding online safety when using social media – Part 1Online safety is a shared responsibility and social media users must be proactive in safeguarding their online presence.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleYou could be a winner: tips to consider when running a trade promotionTrade promotions are a popular means of drumming up business or collecting information for marketing purposes.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleIs your business ready for a new era of privacy regulation: Removing the Small Business Exemption (Part 2)The Government agrees in principle with the proposal to remove the small business exemption from the Privacy Act.AustraliaPrivacyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticlePrivacy settings on social media not so private for employees?Be aware that personal information provided or posted on social media is not automatically protected by privacy laws.AustraliaPrivacyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleDoes your swimming pool in NSW comply with regulations?As a property owner with a pool, you should carefully consider and review the relevant regulations that are applicable.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleShort Term Stayz - Short-term rental accommodation in NSWThis Act introduces a code of conduct, expected to come into force in 2019 to manage guests and prevent unruly behaviour.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea