by mcauley_admin | Jul 11, 2024 | Publication
In the landmark decision of Dhupar v Lee [2022] NSWCA 15, the New South Wales Court of Appeal clarified that damages can be awarded for economic loss resulting from a psychiatric injury suffered by a mother due to childbirth. This decision underscores the distinction...
by mcauley_admin | Jul 10, 2024 | Publication
The Industrial Manslaughter Bill has passed NSW Parliament and will make industrial manslaugther an offence. According to the NSW government, since 2019 more than 300 workers have been killed in NSW. Under the new law, a business or individual can be held...
by mcauley_admin | Jul 3, 2024 | Publication
In New South Wales, there are many different types of people that can potentially claim on a deceased estate if, for instance, inadequate or no provision has been made for them or they are owed money by the estate (or they were owed money by the deceased). ...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 20, 2024 | Publication
A very important difference in ownership of property where there are two or more owners is Joint Tenancy v Tenants in Common. It is essential to understand the difference when and if you buy property with another person. If you own a property as Joint Tenants and one...
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:...
