Always keep your will up to date with any changes in personal circumstances, such as marriage, separation and divorce.

Each Australian State has legislated for some form of Advanced Health Directive.

Australian businesses are under continual threat from cyber attacks - and it gets worse with more technological change.

In certain circumstances, such as by reference to the Ankar principle, a guarantor can be discharged from liability.

The Supreme Court of Tasmania has awarded a 70 year old man, who was rendered a quadriplegic, $7.4m.

WorkCover WA has issued an update on an injured worker's rights to attend an employer nominated medical consultation.

Safe Work Australia released - "The Incidence of Accepted Workers' Compensation Claims for Mental Stress in Australia.".

Bill aims to increase entitlements for dependants of deceased workers and to simplify and expedite the claims process.

Although there is no legal requirement to do so, many separated or divorced women revert to using their maiden name.

The Insolvency & Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) is now the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA).

These recent "safe harbour" reforms substantially change the risks faced by the directors of insolvent companies.

This decision should remove any doubt about the consequences of the dismissal of an action in similar circumstances.

Legal professional privilege in documents provided to experts can be waived by service of that expert report on the other party.

An award of damages for pain & suffering will only be considered by the court on a case by case basis. Recent case discussed.

In determining an award for general damages a court must take into account the particular circumstances of the plaintiff.

Discussion of the appeal decision in Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd v Meneghello [2013] NSWCA 264.

This case was a typical example of liability issues that arise when accidents happen in small construction projects.

A media statement has been issued about proposed reforms to overhaul private property rights in Western Australia.

An application in the process of being determined by the relevant local government, should now be determined by the WAPC.

A WA Planning Green Paper released for comment is proposing significant changes to the way development is approved in WA.