by mcauley_admin | Jul 17, 2023 | Publication
Broadly speaking, barristers compared to solicitors are courtroom specialists who specialise in particular areas of law and are therefore often asked by solicitors for their opinion on technical and complex legal questions. Solicitors The term ‘lawyer’ refers to both...
by mcauley_admin | Jul 17, 2023 | Publication
In the recent decision of Donoso v Blacktown City Council NSWDC 656, the Court granted the plaintiff leave to commence proceedings against his former employer, in which the statutory limitation period had expired. The injury occurred when the applicant was...
by mcauley_admin | Jul 12, 2023 | Publication
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has received considerable media attention lately particularly following the publication of the Operation Keppel investigation report which included reference to former premier, Gladys Berejiklian. ICAC has wide...
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...
