Picture this – you advertised your property for sale, endured countless open houses and inspections, and finally, someone offered you a price which you accepted, contracts exchanged, and now the … [Read more...]
Be careful when you use the word ANZAC
On this eve of Anzac Day, we thought it was appropriate to look at the word ANZAC and the legal implications of using the word when naming a product, event or even your boat. A quick history … [Read more...]
A “free and capable testator” – when capacity is questioned
The recent case of Ryan v Dalton highlights the role of testamentary capacity when making a will. The case emphasised that there is a burden on the proponent of the will to demonstrate to the court … [Read more...]
Think twice when getting married overseas
It is not uncommon these days for couples to travel overseas to get married in an exotic location like Thailand or Hawaii or Bali (or even Las Vegas with an Elvis celebrant!), but care must be taken … [Read more...]
Fringe Benefits Tax for not-for-profit organisations
The Australian Taxation Office has just released a video regarding Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for not-for-profit organisations: … [Read more...]
What is the problem with unapproved building works?
A few years ago, Shire Legal acted for a client purchasing a property at Kurnell. There was nothing particularly unusual about the transaction – it was a standard family home being sold from one … [Read more...]
The new 2016 Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land
Largely because of legislative changes, the Law Society of New South Wales periodically reviews and reissues the standard clause pages for the contract used when selling a property. Despite the … [Read more...]
Freight Forwarder News: Vertification of container weights – Are you ready for 1st July 2016?
Amendments to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) come into effect on 1st July 2016. These amendments have come about after the sinking of the MSC Napoli in the English Channel in 2007. The … [Read more...]
Preference Claims – Exposure of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders
Due to the competitive nature of the international logistics industry, customs brokers and freight forwarders (brokers) are frequently required to outlay costs on behalf of their importer clients in … [Read more...]
Successful appeal for a 6 month driver’s licence suspension
We represented a client at Sutherland Local Court whose unrestricted driver licence was suspended for 6 months for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45 Km/h. The law In NSW, a driver can … [Read more...]