Silicosis is an insidious disease, caused by the crystalline silica found in stone bathroom and kitchen benchtops.

Two co-executors of a will sought directions as to whether 512 cattle were included as "plant and machinery" on a farm.

The case was an example of the difficulty of not having a will or binding death nomination, to deal with superannuation.

The husband's application for divorce was ultimately dismissed, as the parties' 25 year long marriage was ruled invalid.

The Family Provision Act 1972 protects stepchildren's rights to apply for provision from a deceased step-parent's estate.

An local government officer needs to be aware of the scope of his or her authority.

These recent CTP decisions provide interesting reading and guidance for assessing liability and contributory negligence.

The court did lament difficulty in dealing with the technical evidence without any medical explanation or elaboration.

A recent decision of the WA Supreme Court demonstrates the care needed in determining liability in slip and trip cases.

When a dispute arises under a WA construction contract, the aggrieved party must stop to seriously consider the options.

The District Court has recently clarified the application of changes to the District Court Rules 2005 to actions that are ‘inactive’ under the former case management regime.

The legislation proposes to minimise the financial COVID-19 impacts on tenants and landlords of residential tenancies.

This briefing paper identifies the key areas of change and how the legislative reforms will affect WA associations.

The event industry is a fast-paced and exciting industry which requires stakeholders to deal with customers and suppliers.

A new Bill proposes severe penalties for directors and officers, if the company fails to meet all employee entitlements.

Court found that lots in retirement village were not used exclusively for a charitable purpose & hence rates applied.

The case involved an appeal from Workcover WA in relation to a costs order made directly against the worker's lawyers.

An employee will not be protected from the unfair dismissal laws unless they earn less than the high income threshold.

A former contestant on the Channel 7 TV show "House Rules" won a workers' compensation case, described as an ‘employee'.

This case highlights that strict restraints of trade can be imposed, with careful legal advice and a balanced approach.