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...
by mcauley_admin | Apr 17, 2024 | Publication
After a judgment is obtained for an amount of money, there are numerous options open to a judgment creditor in relation to how to enforce the judgment (i.e. how to obtain the money which is owed pursuant to the judgment). Option #1: Issue a Bankruptcy Notice If the...
by mcauley_admin | Mar 21, 2024 | Publication
When it comes to navigating compensation claims, understanding the intricate interplay between different statutes is crucial. In certain circumstances, claims under the Compensation to the Relatives Act are subject to the provisions of the Civil Liability Act (CLA)....
