Article6 tips to make life easier for your executorBeing an executor can be time-consuming, so consider these tips now to make the job easier for your executor later.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
ArticleDrug testing in Family Court proceedingsTo ensure that children are not exposed to risk of harm, the Court may order that parents undertake random drug testing.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
ArticleLocal laws and amalgamations in Western AustraliaA local government must deal with managing, administering and consolidating its local laws following an amalgamation.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorKott Gunning
ArticleThe unavoidable accident – Causation in the WA CTP Motor Vehicle SchemeThis case still remains relevant and provides guidance as to how the tests of causation will be applied in the courts. AustraliaInsuranceKott Gunning
ArticleWA Court of Appeal dismisses appeal by freeway truck driverHis claim was dismissed when he failed to prove that the unidentified driver of the small car had caused the accident.AustraliaInsuranceKott Gunning
ArticleDamages awarded for revenge porn - privacy or confidential information?In the absence of a right to sue for invasion of privacy, the case relied on the protection of confidential information.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKott Gunning
ArticleDeath and social media account accessAn ABC report stated that some estimates suggest that up to 30 million of the 1.3 billion Facebook users may be dead.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKott Gunning
ArticleSpam Act Claims First ScalpThe operative parts of the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) came into effect on 10 April 2004. Almost exactly 2 years later, the Federal Court in Perth has handed down the first judgement arising from substantive proceedings under the Act.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKott Gunning
ArticleChanges to the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) - Quorums for resolutions without dissent and special resolutionsProvisions removed & new ones added. Discussion about changes to the ST Act 1985 (WA)AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKott Gunning
ArticleGo ahead given to amend Strata Titles Act in WA – overview of proposed changesThe Minister announced that the WA Government will proceed with fundamental reforms to WA's strata title system in 2016.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKott Gunning
ArticleThe stage of development is important when applying the deemed planning provisionsRecent case provides guidance on which clause of Planning & Development regulations applies at different stages of development.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKott Gunning
ArticleATO and foreign resident capital gains withholding tax – changes every person needs to know when selling or buying property in AustraliaThe settlement process when selling or buying real property or interests in real property in Australia has changed.AustraliaTaxKott Gunning
ArticleDo not delay if you think you have a claim against a deceased estateThis decision is an illustration of the exercise of a Court's discretion to extend the time limit for making a claim.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
Article"It’s The Principle …": litigation or alternative dispute resolutionAlarm bells ring whenever a prospective client insists on pursuing litigation on principle as ADR is usually preferable.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKott Gunning
ArticleTwo new Supreme Court decisions affect local government prosecutions in Western AustraliaThese decisions will affect the way in which WA local governments charge accused persons and serve prosecution notices.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKott Gunning
ArticleBullying in the workplace – An updateAnti-bullying provisions may stop bullying from becoming worse, but employers should aim to prevent it before it begins.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleRecognising parent and child relationships – part 2This is part of an article on the various parent and child relationships recognised in WA in contested deceased estates.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
ArticleThe new Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA): key reformsThis is the first of the legal updates on key features and reforms of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA). AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawKott Gunning
ArticleInjury on a work trial and the question of incapacityThe issue was whether the employee suffered a personal injury by accident while he was on his return to work program.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning