by mcauley_admin | Feb 14, 2024 | Publication
The NSW Department of Education is becoming increasingly vigorous in issuing breach notices, compliance directions, prohibition notices and suspension notices to NSW early childhood providers. In the 2017 financial year there were only 3,797 breaches of theChildren...
by mcauley_admin | Feb 5, 2024 | Publication
Can a Will be valid if it is found on a computer (i.e. not signed with pen and in a hard copy form)? The Supreme Court of South Australia recently examined the validity of an electronic Will created on an iPad and signed using an iPad pen. The decision of In the...
by mcauley_admin | Feb 2, 2024 | Publication
In a significant legal precedent, the New South Wales Supreme Court addressed the applicability of blameless accident provisions in motor accident compensation cases, specifically concerning single-vehicle accidents. The case of Melenewycz v Whitfield [2015] NSWSC...
by mcauley_admin | Jan 23, 2024 | Publication
In the realm of personal injury law, a frequently asked question revolves around the availability of exemplary damages for trespass to the person. This query delves into the nuances of Section 21 of the Civil Liability Act (CLA) and its implications for individuals...
by mcauley_admin | Dec 21, 2023 | Publication
In the realm of legal disputes, the principle that plaintiffs have a duty to mitigate their losses holds paramount importance. The fundamental premise is clear: if a plaintiff’s inaction or unreasonable action leads to avoidable loss, the compensation awarded...
by mcauley_admin | Nov 29, 2023 | Publication
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