ArticleRed FM/FIFO Life interviews FIFO family lawyer Danielle HadidaRed FM dedicates time each week to discuss topics that FIFO workers are interested in hearing about, like family law.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
ArticleExecutor told to stop ditheringAn executor who decides to apply for Probate needs to prove the Will, not undermine it by introducing contrary evidence.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
ArticleLease dispute arbitration award appeal deniedWhile the outcome in this case was a very clear victory for the landlord, certainly lessons need to be taken from it.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKott Gunning
ArticleDon’t lose priority - PPSA transitional period to expire soonIf you have a security interest that is not correctly registered, you risk losing priority against other creditors.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawKott Gunning
ArticleUnholy Wars for Control of Incorporated AssociationsThese cases highlight the lengths members of voluntary associations will go to in the interests of those associations.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawKott Gunning
ArticleAbreu decision - 3 year limitation period does apply to common law actions commenced pursuant to the Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 (WA)Workers should take relevant steps to avoid unduly prolonging the process of seeking an award of damages at common law.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleAmendments to the Workers Compensation Act WA relating to dependants of deceased workersThese amendments increase compensation entitlements and simplify and expedite claims by dependants of deceased workers.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleIncapacity Dismissal UnfairFWA found that he had been unfairly dismissed, as his various managers had been aware of his injuries and limitations. AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleSexual Harassment at WorkAn employee received compensation when she sued her former employer over a string of sexual harassment incidents.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleDo as you wish with your Will - just be clearThis homemade will was not as clear as it was probably intended to be, so it may be finalised five years after his death.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
ArticleThe family law system review: What you need to knowThe Report is expected to be published in March 2019 and is expected to provide a comprehensive proposal for changes.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
ArticleUnfair Insurance Contracts – Further Amendments to the ICA ProposedThe federal government has announced an intention to further protect consumers from unfair terms in insurance contracts.AustraliaInsuranceKott Gunning
ArticleAnshun Estoppel – the risks of waiting, 25 years onAn Anshun estoppel can prevent a party from making claims which should have been pursued in earlier proceedings. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKott Gunning
ArticleClaims for catastrophic injury and legal costsLawyers have often complained of the arbitrary limitations on costs charged on the resolution of catastrophic PI claims.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKott Gunning
ArticleSour grapes: Supermarket liability in causal act of negligenceWhere there is a risk of slips, trips and falls, this case shows that reasonable precautions are the key, not perfection.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKott Gunning
ArticleIT Security and risk management: How safe is your confidential information?Modern photocopiers, scanners and fax machines often contain hard drives which also pose a security threat on disposal.AustraliaPrivacyKott Gunning
ArticleNews Flash – Implementation of WA Building Act 2011 delayedThe new WA Building Act 2011 was intended to commence in October 2011 but has been delayed to 1 January 2012.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKott Gunning
Article404 error: cyber security for businessThis article examines legal obligations for Australian businesses to disclose cyber security breaches of information.AustraliaTechnologyKott Gunning
ArticlePlanning Schemes after Council amalgamationsCouncils must ensure that the correct planning scheme is applied, for processing applications or enforcing compliance.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKott Gunning
ArticleDefence contractor hacked – #cyberattack riskAustralian businesses are under continual threat from cyber attacks - and it gets worse with more technological change.AustraliaTechnologyKott Gunning