Estate disputes involving blended families (a family with children and step-children) are unfortunately commonplace.

The ruling provides guidance on the threshold for establishing a MAC.

A new legislative framework for regulated substances is about to overhaul the status quo in Queensland.

Frustration at conduct in the superannuation insurance industry & suggested amendments to the Code of Practice post enquiry.

These amendments are in respect of the legal test in the assessment of infringement and how a design may be revoked.

The Council of Attorneys General has agreed to the enactment of some important amendments to the defamation legislation.

The OAIC is investigating many reported privacy data breaches and is strengthening the enforcement of the Privacy Act.

Highlights important amendments that will have some effect on the April 2020 webinar which is linked to this article.

Documents or information will only be protected by privilege if they are also private and confidential.

Fundamental reasons for adding personal property security to a loan, and how it can add real value.

Forced closure of a bar was not an event permitting terminating the Business Sale Contract due to its frustration.

An estranged adult child may successfully claim against the estate of the estranged parent.

A diagnosis of dementia does not necessarily mean that a person lacks the legal capacity to make or replace a valid Will.

The new insolvency reforms may help some businesses stay afloat, but risks that creditors are exposed to have increased.

When a statutory demand leads to a winding up order, many assume the debt amount is beyond challenge. A recent case involving an invoice factor demonstrates how forensic payment analysis can uncover substantial discrepancies in claimed debts, potentially saving companies tens of thousands of dollars and changing the outcome of insolvency proceedings.

The premise of this article is that the effects of the prosecutorial regime under the WHS Act could become even harsher.

Discusses measures which all Lenders can implement to ensure that their loan documentation with consumers complies with UCT laws.

An increasing number of foreign decisions may cast light on the scope of trade mark protection in a digital world.

There is momentum for legislative change, so investors and interested parties should stay alert for any reforms.

A respondent to a payment claim must ensure that it responds with its payment schedule within the Prescribed Period.