Article"I endured regular abuse at my hospital job and I want compensation for PTSD" – which case won?Nurse encounters abusive patients at work and suffers psychological injury.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStacks Law Firm
ArticleIs your companion animal your property? Or a beloved family member?Companion animals are legally regarded as property. Article discusses what this means for dog owners.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStacks Law Firm
ArticleShould juries be told the criminal history of the defendant?The current law in NSW prohibits the admission into evidence of a defendant's past criminal conduct in most cases.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStacks Law Firm
ArticleHulk award shows danger of private tapesIssues of broadcasting adult sex tapes without the permission of those involved is also a hot legal topic in Australia.AustraliaPrivacyStacks Law Firm
ArticleNeed for caution before signing a retirement village contractA retirement village contract can be long, complex and technical; hiding obscure pitfalls, loopholes and unexpected fees.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleProof that its worth challenging NSW governments compulsory property acquisitionHome owners in NSW who challenged the initial offer from the government settled at a significantly higher price.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleResidential land buyers in NSW increasingly forced to waive cooling off periodSome vendors in NSW have been demanding that purchasers waive the cooling off period or else the contract won't go ahead.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleBe ready for new workplace bullying laws in 2014New workplace bullying laws will come into operation on January 1, 2014, and it’s worth getting your business ready now.AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticleAllianz and AWP fined $1.5 million for misleading sale of travel insuranceThe two related companies had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct in promoting their travel insurance.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionStacks Law Firm
ArticleWhat is unacceptable risk in deciding bail?People charged with serious offences now have to meet more onerous requirements before the NSW Courts will consider bail.AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleChanges to workers compensation in NSW give better protection to workers who get coronavirusWhere a worker in prescribed employment contracts COVID-19, it is presumed that it was contracted in their course of employmentAustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticleGiving large gifts to your children before you die: make sure you avoid unintended consequencesTo ensure that all possible problems are considered and addressed, the transactions must be appropriately documented.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleImportance of succession planning to keep the family farm in the familyEarly planning for succession of a family farm or a family business makes the process easier and provides peace of mind.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleWere they in a de facto relationship? Should the financial agreement stand? Which case won?The court needed to determine whether a de facto relationship did exist when the financial agreement was executed. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleVoluntary superannuation contributions from downsizing - an opportunity for over 65sThis new legislation allows people to add to their super balance by selling their home once they near retirement age. AustraliaFinance and BankingStacks Law Firm
ArticleGovernment delays green slip changes to consult road accident victimsOver 1000 road accident victims complained that the changes slash benefits and the rights of victims of road accidents.AustraliaInsuranceStacks Law Firm
ArticleDid Duff contravene the advertising code for alcoholic beverages (ABAC)? Which case (of beer) won?The online campaign for Duff beer met with a complaint to the ABAC Complaints Panel by the Alcohol Policy Coalition.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentStacks Law Firm
ArticleEscaping city life and moving to the country? Make sure you do your due diligenceBefore moving to the bush, you should do the research, develop a checklist and consider pros and cons of country living.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleNew laws protect purchasers from risk of building defects in NSWNew laws governing construction, building defects and certification of apartment buildings in NSW will assist purchasers.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleQuestions real estate agents ask about prescribed documents in property salesReal estate agents often seek clarification on prescribed documents and why vendors must include certain certificates.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm