by mcauley_admin | Jun 18, 2024 | Publication
In the realm of civil litigation concerning personal injury damages, Section 23 of the Civil Liability Act plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency and opportunity for negotiation in the process of awarding damages, particularly for future losses exceeding...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 5, 2024 | Publication
The Supreme Court of NSW turned 200 years old earlier this year. This court is the highest court in the state of NSW. The types of claims that the Supreme Court of NSW deals with includes:...
by mcauley_admin | May 20, 2024 | Publication
From 1 July 2024, coercive control will be a crime in NSW when a person uses abusive behaviours towards a current or former intimate partner with the intention to coerce or control them. The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022makes it an...
by mcauley_admin | May 15, 2024 | Publication
Rules 5.2 and 5.3 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (UCPR) provide essential guidelines on discovery aimed at identifying or locating prospective defendants. These rules are instrumental in the pre-litigation process, ensuring that applicants can gather...
by mcauley_admin | May 14, 2024 | Publication
The Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (UCPR) provide a structured framework for managing Offers of Compromise in legal proceedings. These rules are designed to encourage early settlement and efficient resolution of disputes, benefiting both plaintiffs and defendants by...
by mcauley_admin | Apr 22, 2024 | Publication
Directors can be sued for all sorts of reasons. Here are 5 of them. Reason #1: Insolvent Trading A director can be sued if the company he or she is a director of trades whilst insolvent. A director has a duty to prevent the company trading and incurring...
