ArticleRight to silence should remain a rightNSW plans to introduce legislation to dilute the right to remain silent when questioned by police investigating a crime.AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleIf the wedding is called off, who keeps the engagement ring?This case discusses the law relating to a broken engagement and the ring and other gifts and property bought together.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleIs it legal to smack my child?A recent case threw new light on the issue of whether it's legal for a parent to smack a child to administer discipline.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticlePeanut butter giants go head-to-head over yellow lids in packaging disputeFood giant Kraft Heinz was battling Bega Cheese for the right to place yellow lids and images on peanut butter jars.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentStacks Law Firm
ArticleTree disputes with neighbours best resolved by mediationIt is better to resolve tree disputes by mediation, but you must know your legal rights before you enter any discussion.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleCan a company legally sack an employee who has been ill for ten months? Which case won?Does the temporary illness provision provide a "silver bullet" rebuttal to adverse action? Interesting and interactive article.AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
Article"I'm not an anti vaxxer, I'm just wary of the Covid vaccine for children." Which case won?The sole question for determination was when would it be in the child's best interests to be vaccinated against Covid.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStacks Law Firm
ArticleWhen can police detain you and ask for identification in NSW?A Sydney man was awarded $3,201 for false imprisonment after he was detained for four minutes at a Sydney train station.AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleI've missed out in a Will – what can I do?Under NSW law if a person leaves assets as part of their estate it can be challenged by certain people.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticlePursuing a breach of property orders in family lawIt is worth obtaining some legal advice with regard to the breach and which method of enforcement is most appropriate.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleVehicle accident victims lose out in CTP changesThese CTP reforms go too far against the interests of victims, and give too much power to the giant insurance companies.AustraliaInsuranceStacks Law Firm
ArticleUnreleased personal guarantees can threaten financial wellbeing of retired directors of a family businessConsider personal guarantees when succession planning and transferring a family business from one generation to the next.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleMajor consequences for franchise businesses and franchisors under new lawsFranchisors must ensure that their franchisees comply with employment laws and don't underpay or rip off their employees.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleDid the employer have vicarious liability for the negligence of one of its bicycle couriers? Which case won?Question to be decided was whether the courier company had vicarious liability for the negligence of the unknown bicycle courier. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStacks Law Firm
ArticleDefamation, privacy breaches and misrepresentation claims: the perils of giving job references in NSWThere are exceptions in NSW, but a person giving a reference may be protected under common law by 'qualified privilege'.AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticlePrenuptial agreements on shaky ground after High Court decisionPrenuptial agreements appear to be on shaky legal ground after a recent landmark decision by the High Court of Australia.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
Article“The Family Court was misled by my husband’s undervalued assets.” Which case won?A couple moved in together in 1992 and married in 1997, but ultimately separated and were divorced in 2005. In July 2005, they reached an agreement on how to divide their property and jointly applied for consent orders, which were made by the Family Court.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleHow can you prove de facto marital status if you only lived together part-time?To identify a couple's de facto marital status under law, it's important to consider the time they have lived together.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleMy father can't leave me out of his will just because we were estranged. Which case won?The estranged daughter applied for a family provision order to grant her a larger share of her father's estate.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleShould the husband get a much larger share of the marital assets than the wife after their divorce? Which case won?Discussion of an interesting case regarding dividing up the marital assets post divorce. Can you choose the correct winner?AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm