by mcauley_admin | May 9, 2025 | Publication
In New South Wales (NSW), the assessment of pain and suffering—referred to legally as non-economic loss—is governed by the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (“CLA”). This is compensation for the intangible effects of the injury, such as pain and suffering,...
by mcauley_admin | May 7, 2025 | Publication
Property disputes arise in many different ways – not only in commercial contexts but also in residential settings. Some of the types of property disputes include:...
by mcauley_admin | Apr 17, 2025 | Publication
In New South Wales, the age of criminal responsibility is 10 years old. A child under 10 cannot be charged with a criminal offence. For children aged 10 to under 14, there is a legal presumption known as doli incapax, which assumes the child is incapable of...
by mcauley_admin | Apr 9, 2025 | Publication
In a range of contexts, it is important to know who your client is. In most professional service contexts, the identity of the client is the starting point to providing advice. If it is not clear who the professional advisor is advising, this can cause issues as...
by mcauley_admin | Apr 7, 2025 | Publication
In South Western Sydney Local Health District v Sorbello [2024] NSWCA 14, the New South Wales Court of Appeal has provided timely guidance on two important issues in personal injury litigation: how courts choose between competing expert opinions on mental harm, and...
