ArticleWho gets to pick the school for the child when parents cannot agree? Which case won?The father sought court orders regarding the daughter's schooling, after the mother enrolled her in a Christian school.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleIt’s no crime to be unlawful (under the Racial Discrimination Act)No criminal sanctions are attached to the Act and nothing in the Act makes any form of vilification a criminal offence.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorStacks Law Firm
ArticleSmartphone data and proof of innocence or guilt in criminal trialsPolice and lawyers use electronic surveillance and on-the-spot downloads from devices as basic tools in criminal trials.AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleWorkplace laws also apply in pubs around worldIf a work colleague is harassed at any place or event associated with your workplace, it can be workplace harassment.AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticleCan I still see my kids during coronavirus? Your Parenting Plan and COVID-19Key points from the Family Court & FCC media release which assists in managing parenting orders in this pandemic.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleThe perils of social media at workThe dangers of social media in the work place are well documented.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentStacks Law Firm
ArticleCan you own your view? Using planning laws to protect the value of your propertyWhat rights do you have? Can you own your own view? AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleBrother sues sister who pocketed 100% of their dads superannuation fund – which case won?As executor, the daughter distributed all of the superannuation fund to herself, to the exclusion of her young brother.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleWhen a $3 million inheritance just isn't enoughThis court battle over a $3 million inheritance shows the problems that can arise when a trust is not properly set up.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleWas the victim of a phishing scam liable for his losses? Which case won?Interesting phishing scam case. Article delves into these scams, ePayments code & contains links to resources about scams.AustraliaFinance and BankingStacks Law Firm
ArticleMotorbike rider injured in blameless accident seeks compensation from bike owners insurer – Which case won?As the judge noted, it was a case that "could only have taken place in Australia".AustraliaInsuranceStacks Law Firm
ArticleShould the owner of a landlocked property be able to access it by vehicle? Which case won?The neighbours and the council denied the owner's request for access, so he made application to the Supreme Court of NSW.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleImportance of the rule of law in democratic society - the US President and a second attempt at a travel banThe idea of executive powers being counterbalanced by the law stems from the trial of King Charles I of England in 1649.AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticlePregnancy discrimination to be addressed by amendment to NSW legislationThe NSW government has announced forthcoming legislative amendments would protect pregnant women from discrimination.AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticleThe Law and Alcohol in NSWThe Liquor Act 2007 forbids pubs to sell alcohol to an intoxicated person or even to allow intoxication on the premises.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentStacks Law Firm
ArticleCould a landlord recover rent and lease incentives after the tenant abandoned the premises? Which case won?Article discusses an interesting case where tenant abandons premises and landlord commences legal proceedings.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleDefendant criminal sentence hangs on the court interpretation of a comma – which case won?Did the prior conviction (which had not involved a minor) mean that a mandatory ten-year sentence had to be imposed?AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleLegal quirks show need for being precise in a willYou are the chief beneficiary of a will. Trouble is, you killed the person who wrote the will. Can you still get the money?AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleWills and estates - How a dead man can end up with two spousesWho gets a man's estate if he dies while having both a wife and a mistress?AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleCan anyone really own Waltzing Matilda?Copyright and trade mark ownership are important business assets so you should review IP protections that are in place.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyStacks Law Firm