by mcauley_admin | Nov 20, 2024 | Publication
In New South Wales, there are different forums to have building disputes and claims addressed. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal handles building disputes particularly residential building work claims. There are numerous claims prosecuted and defended in...
by mcauley_admin | Oct 30, 2024 | Publication
In a significant decision for the rights of students and responsibilities of educational institutions, the NSW Supreme Court has ruled that a school’s duty of care may extend beyond school hours and property boundaries. The judgment comes after a case where T2, a...
by mcauley_admin | Oct 23, 2024 | Publication
Generally speaking, an overdue account should be acted on promptly. The longer it is left, the greater the likelihood the account will need to be written off. Unless the debtor has a satisfactory reason for delaying payment, the account should be followed...
by mcauley_admin | Oct 22, 2024 | Publication
In a recent case, Kmart has been held liable for injuries sustained by a customer in its Woy Woy store, after a mountain bike in a heavy, oversized box fell from another customer’s shopping trolley, injuring Ms Rita Marmara. The New South Wales Court of Appeal...
by mcauley_admin | Oct 18, 2024 | Publication
A shareholder can claim against a company under some circumstances. Shareholders have specific rights and interests in a company, and there are scenarios where they might have grounds to make a claim. Some common situations include: Breach of Shareholder Agreement: If...
by mcauley_admin | Oct 15, 2024 | Publication
In a landmark decision, the New South Wales Court of Appeal upheld the appeal of a general practitioner (GP) who was previously found negligent for not referring a morbidly obese patient for bariatric surgery. The case, Varipatis v Almario [2013] NSWCA 76, provides...
