ArticleOverhaul of NSW workers compensation scheme welcomeThe NSW government is aiming for a fairer system to better support injured workers, with increased medical entitlements.AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticleTaxpayers picking up bill for injured workers in NSWIt is much tougher for injured workers In NSW to receive adequate benefits under the new workers' compensation system.AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticleDon't Forget: Superannuation Could Help With Disability BenefitsIf you are injured, don't forget to check whether you have death or disability cover as part of a superannuation policy.AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticleEmployees should know their legal rights in the workplaceIf you make a formal complaint of sexual harassment, your employer has an obligation and a duty of care to investigate. AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticleGoing guarantor? Be afraid, be very afraidYou must get independent legal advice before agreeing to be guarantor for a child, to avoid emotional pressure to sign.AustraliaFinance and BankingStacks Law Firm
ArticleBeware the B&B nightmare: short-term holiday rentalsProperty owners are being threatened with fines for renting out rooms in their homes without having consulted council.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleSelling a house in NSW? Register that pool firstAnybody selling a house with a pool must have the pool registered with the government or the sale could be rescinded.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleTop 10 mistakes in making a WillIt's possible to write your own Will, but there are pitfalls for the unwary.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleCould Pizza Hut force franchisees to sell pizzas at a loss? Or is that unconscionable conduct? Which case won?A group of franchisees brought a class action against Pizza Hut in the Federal Court in order to recover their losses.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleWas the company entitled to restrain its former employee from setting up a competing business? Which case won?It was up to the court to decide whether the restraint of trade in the original employment contract should be enforced.AustraliaEmployment and HRStacks Law Firm
ArticleCourt backs certain conditions set in a willThe case highlighted how a person making a will can legally stipulate conditions on those who benefit from the estate.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleCourt ruling on Will shows importance of expert adviceTwo adult children whose mother left the bulk of her estate to a healing guru decided to challenge her Will in court.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleMother accuses father of financial coercion in proceedings for parenting orders – which case won?In response to family law proceedings, the mother alleged that the father had subjected her to financial coercion.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticlePre-nuptial agreements - A Contract of true love?No matter how you approach them, pre-nuptial agreements can't ever be described as romantic.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialStacks Law Firm
ArticleChecklist – ten things to remember when buying or selling real estateIf managed appropriately, buying or selling real estate should be a stress-free, enjoyable and exciting experience.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleCould the council force a home owner to remove a caravan from her land? Which case won?Home owners converted a caravan into a living area with a bedroom, en-suite and kitchenette without cooking facilities.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleUse the law to stop cyber bulliesCyber bullying is already a huge problem in Australia and sadly it is growing, especially among young schoolchildren. AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorStacks Law Firm
ArticleWas the doctor negligent for failing to identify meningitis symptoms? Which case won?Interesting article about a tragic case where a patient who became blind & deaf from meningitis sues her doctor.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStacks Law Firm
ArticleCan I convert my shed into a granny flat without council approval? No!Changing the use of a non-habitable area into a habitable area should not be done without council approval.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleWho keeps the deposit when a property sale falls through? Which case won?Analysis of case where property sale fell through after issues with a special condition that needed to be met before completion. .AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm