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...
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...
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...
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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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 ...
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...
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...
Company directors owe strict legal duties when managing corporate funds, and breaches of these duties can lead to significant legal consequences. This was evident in the recent case of In the Matter of Macarthur Farm Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 40, where the Supreme Court of New South Wales examined allega...
Recovering an unpaid debt from a debtor generally involves a 2 step process - you need to prove that the debt exists and is payable (at which point, the Court will award judgment in your favour as the creditor) and then you need to enforce the debt (that is, seek to get payment of the debt in compli...
As a small business owner, staying informed about legislative changes that affect your workforce is crucial. One significant update on the horizon pertains to casual employment and the pathways for casual employees to transition to permanent roles.
Firstly, the definition of casual employee (as per...
When parents lend money to their adult children to help them buy property, the arrangement often begins with the best of intentions. However, life’s uncertainties—such as divorce, property settlements, or financial hardship like bankruptcy—can complicate matters, leaving
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In New South Wales, an "eligible person" making a claim on a deceased estate needs to establish that inadequate provision was made by the deceased for the claimant's "proper maintenance, education or advancement in life" (section 59 of the Succession Act). If the claimant has already been provided ...
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