by mcauley_admin | Jul 12, 2023 | Publication
In 2007, the plaintiff was working as a self-employed brick cleaner on a building site, occupied by the defendant, a building company, at the time of the incident. The plaintiff fell approximately 4.5 metres, from scaffolding onto a pile of bricks. The scaffolding was...
by mcauley_admin | Jul 6, 2023 | Publication
In simple terms, a contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. A contract can be in writing or verbal. For a contract to be reached between parties there must be an offer and acceptance, an intention to be legally bound and consideration. For...
by mcauley_admin | Jul 6, 2023 | Publication
A loved one has appointed you as his or her executor. What do you have to do? The responsibilities of executors include to: 1: Make sure all property is insured. 2. Secure the assets of the estate. 3: Itemise the assets of the estate. 4: Itemise the debts...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 28, 2023 | Publication
A commercial dispute can arise in varied circumstances. There are numerous types of commercial disputes. Some of the different methods that can be used to resolve a commercial dispute include: Negotiation – this can involve the parties in direct...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 27, 2023 | Publication
“Can I sue my workers compensation insurer?” This is a common temptation injured workers have after years of frustration with a broken compensation system. In a recent case, this is exactly what an injured worker did, albeit unsuccessfully. The plaintiff, Scot George...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 21, 2023 | Publication
The decision of Skinner v The State of New South Wales NSWDC 36 is significant in that it provides guidance on section 318 of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW) and the onerous requirements for claimants to...
