by mcauley_admin | Jan 23, 2023 | Publication
The High Court has delivered a significant judgment in a class action following a European cruise in 2013 and has allowed damages for disappointment and distress. A group of Australian passengers sued tour company, Scenic Tours, claiming it had failed to deliver the...
by mcauley_admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Publication
Can I stop my neighbour’s noise? Noise is probably the most common source of contention between neighbours. If you are being disturbed, usually the best thing to do is to ask your neighbour to reduce their noise or to avoid making noise at certain times of the day. If...
by mcauley_admin | Jan 18, 2023 | Publication
The starting point before considering the duties of an administrator of an estate, is the general principle expressed in Re Tankard; Tankard v Midland Bank Executor and Trustee Co Ltd Ch 69 – “There is a general principle, falling short of a rule of law, that the...
by mcauley_admin | Jan 17, 2023 | Publication
The decision of Gower v State of NSW NSWCA 132 is a case of interest in relation to work injury damages claims. In the decision, the NSW Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal for an extension of a statutory limitation period to bring a claim for work injury damages 10...
by mcauley_admin | Jan 16, 2023 | Publication
The word ‘lawyer’ is the generic term for a legal practitioner and can include solicitors, barristers and even judges and magistrates. A ‘litigator’ is a lawyer who practices in the area of court work and can include advocacy. A ‘litigator’ can include a solicitor or...
by mcauley_admin | Jan 12, 2023 | Publication
A director of a company has a range of legal duties including to make sure the company complies with general and specific laws relating to the company’s operations. The general duties of a director are set out in the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth). A director...
