ArticleShe made his life a misery but still wanted part of his estate – which case won?Article discusses case in which former spouse made a claim on the estate of her late ex-husband 25 years after separation.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleWhy Herbert Payne deserves a statueSenator Payne's private bill introduced compulsory voting, which then became a right and a duty for all Australians.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorStacks Law Firm
ArticleThe electricity company, the farmer, the truck driver and the power line – which case won?The truck driver made a claim against the electricity company, and the farm owner, for the injuries he had sustained.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStacks Law Firm
ArticleHow to avoid a lottery win ending in tearsTo ensure a group lottery win runs smoothly and is divided fairly, what syndicate members agree to should be in writing.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentStacks Law Firm
ArticleCheck new off-the-plan laws before buying property in NSWOff-the-plan buyers now will have greater protections that require developers to justify any sunset clause termination.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleTheyre suing us for the unpaid amount of the deposit, but they sold the property to someone else and made a windfall. Which case won?Interesting case where sellers sue buyers for balance of deposit.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleRenovations: What to do when tradies stuff upIf work isn't satisfactory, ask the firm for a refund, or to fix the problem, give compensation or cancel the contract.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionStacks Law Firm
ArticleLaw insists de facto relationship is more than just "friends with benefits"Recognised de facto relationships - including same-sex couples - are treated the same as married couples in the courts.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleWhen photos break the law: breach of privacy or breach of contract?The legal rights and wrongs of taking photos can be confusing, so what does the law say about photos in a public place?AustraliaPrivacyStacks Law Firm
ArticleDid the police have a reasonable suspicion to conduct a strip search? Was the evidence inadmissible? Which case won?Police stopped a motorcyclist and conducted a public strip search, finding methamphetamine after forming suspicion based on his behaviour and history.AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleWhy you should always report a crime in a business to policeIf you suspect a crime has occurred on your business premises or involving your business assets, you should report it.AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleBrady Bunch Inheritance Needs Legal ProtectionBlended families should get legal advice on the best estate planning strategy to fit their own individual situations.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
Article“My sentence for drug supply is excessive. I’m already punished by media attention and the loss of my career.” Which case won?A case on appeal in NSW focused on whether a sentence handed down for drug supply charges was excessive.AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleCrackdown on exploitation of unpaid work - know your rightsEmployers who exploit unpaid workers are facing a crackdown by the Fair Work Ombudsman.AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticleLaw struggles to keep up with camera loaded dronesFarmers, miners, builders, real estate agents, media, scientists and police increasingly find drones useful. AustraliaTransportStacks Law Firm
ArticleDo police have the right to search your phone in NSW?To search your phone, NSW police must first have "reasonable grounds" to suspect that you have broken the law.AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleWould dad still have to pay child support to mum after his son moved in with him full-time? Which case won?A BCSA is a binding agreement that can only be changed or set aside by a court if exceptional circumstances have arisen.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleCompany is best trustee for SMSFIndividual trustees can be personally liable for the administration, but a trustee company can enjoy limited liability.AustraliaFinance and BankingStacks Law Firm
ArticleFilming an accident instead of helping – what the law says in New South WalesArticles discusses when a duty of care is owed, when it is ok to film and protections for good samaritans.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStacks Law Firm
ArticleWas a farmer entitled to a perpetual lease over land he sold to a mining company? Which case won?The court needed to decide if the farmer was granted a perpetual lease or if he should be ordered to vacate the property.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm