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When a property deal falls over - risks for purchasers conveyancing property purchasing property supreme court Jun 11, 2025

In a recent Supreme Court of New South Wales decision, STM123 No. 16 Pty Ltd v Wang [2025] NSWSC 444, the Court considered the financial consequences of a purchaser’s failure to complete an off-the-plan luxury apartment purchase. With a purchase price of $16.5 million, the case illustrates the serio...

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Yin v Maalouf [2025] NSWSC 450 – Sham Share Transfers, ASIC Filings, and Misrepresentation in Corporate Disputes May 28, 2025

In a recent decision handed down by the New South Wales Supreme Court, Yin v Maalouf [2025] NSWSC 450, Justice Peden dealt with a complex corporate dispute involving an allegedly sham Share Purchase Agreement, misleading conduct, and the improper use of ASIC filings to alter directorship and shareho...

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Acting promptly in debt recovery business debt recovery default judgment litigation supreme court May 21, 2025

Debt recovery is a critical process for both creditors and debtors. When a creditor secures a default judgment and seeks to enforce it—particularly through a writ of execution over a debtor’s property—time is of the essence. Delays in responding to legal proceedings can severely limit a debtor’s abi...

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Understanding the importance of Section 100 statements in family provision claims deceased estate estate family provision May 14, 2025

Section 100 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) plays a pivotal role in family provision proceedings by allowing certain statements made by a deceased person to be admitted as evidence. This provision enables the court to consider the deceased's intentions and reasons for their testamentary disposition...

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Navigating the 2025 Franchising Code of Conduct Reforms: What Small Businesses Need to Know accc business franchises franchising code of conduct franchisor obligations May 07, 2025

The Australian franchising landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the new Franchising Code of Conduct, effective from 1 April 2025. These reforms aim to enhance fairness, transparency, and accountability within the franchising sector, impacting both franchisors...

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False sick leave claims - grounds for instant dismissal? business employment law fair work unfair dismissal Apr 30, 2025

In the recent case of Mitchell Fuller v Madison Branson Lawyers Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 784, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has provided clear guidance on serious misconduct, honesty in employment, and the application of the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code. This case serves as a strong reminder that e...

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When family and property disputes collide estate family provision promissory estoppel property Apr 23, 2025

When it comes to managing family assets, especially after the death of a loved one, disputes can quickly escalate — particularly when promises and expectations clash with documented legal arrangements. The recent decision in Maria Di Giannantonio v Michael Di Giannantonio [2025] NSWSC 346 offers a t...

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The Maroubra Cafe lease dispute business lease property retail lease Apr 16, 2025

Lease disputes between commercial tenants and landlords can be complex, particularly when disagreements arise over the scope of leased premises, obligations under the lease, and termination rights. The case of Maroubra Pool Café Pty Ltd v Fedele [2017] NSWSC 1722 highlights these issues, with the Su...

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The case of the missing will and unwitnessed codicil deceased estate estates informal wills succession act supreme court Apr 09, 2025

The Estate of Mimi Milka Jaksic (Berger) [2025] NSWSC 253

Court decisions serve as timely and practical reminders — both for legal practitioners and for clients — of the real-world consequences when estate planning documents are not clearly prepared, stored or communicated. As law

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Indemnity Costs in New South Wales: When Are They Awarded and Why? indemnity costs litigation Apr 02, 2025

Litigation can be an expensive and time-consuming process, and legal costs are often a key concern for parties involved in court proceedings. In most cases, the general rule is that the losing party pays the winning party’s legal costs on what is known as a party/party basis—meaning only reasonable ...

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Resolving fencing and tree disputes dividing fences act (nsw) litigation property property boundary Mar 26, 2025

Boundary disputes between neighbours are among the most common legal issues in New South Wales. Whether it’s disagreements over fence repairs, tree damage, or privacy concerns, the law provides clear guidelines on how these matters should be handled. The recent Land and Environment Court decision in...

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Estate Disputes & Possession: Theocharous v Theocharous [2025] NSWSC 45 beneficiaries deceased estate estates supreme court Mar 19, 2025

Losing a loved one is never easy, and legal disputes over their estate can add further stress for grieving families. Tensions often arise when a family member has been living in the deceased’s home for many years and expects to remain there, even if the will does not explicitly gra...

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