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In uncertain economic times, it is important to consider the role of asset protection. This can be particularly important for directors of companies. Asset protection means, in simple terms, holding assets in a way that is separate from liabilities or potential...

If you have sustained an injury or disability due to the fault of another, it is likely that you are entitled to some form of compensation. What compensation you may receive will depend on the manner in which you sustained your injury or disability and whether the...

Whether the abuse occurred when you were a child or an adult, we are here to support you through the claim process. It is our aim to assist you with this process so that you are able to own your entitlement, making life that little bit easier which sometimes only...

Have you suffered injury or loss as a result the negligent care of your dentist?  If so, you may have a dental negligence claim.  The principles of medical negligence are applicable to dental negligence. The requirements necessary to establish negligence...

Former NRL player Michael Jennings has lost his appeal to the NSW Court of Appeal to reduce the damages awarded to his ex-wife who successfully sued him and will have to also pay her court costs. In February 2020, Ms Kirra Wilden commenced proceedings against her...

Mr Miles, the plaintiff, was successful in his claim against Mr Doyle and awarded substantial compensation following two historic sexual assaults which occurred on one night in 1983. The case is noteworthy in considering the Court’s assessment of damages for sexual...

Section 12A of the Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989 (NSW) states that a plaintiff is able to bring proceedings before the tribunal in relation to dust related conditions at any time and that nothing in the Limitations Act prevents the bringing of such a claim. The...

Mr Cootes was employed as a foreman on a construction site, when he suffered serious injuries following an excavation collapsed on him. The collapsed excavation caused fractures to his lower back, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The plaintiff brought claims for...

It is important to know how to change or revoke your will and to know what the effect marriage, divorce and other life circumstances will have on your will. Once a will has been signed, it cannot be altered by crossing out clauses or writing in new ones. Such...

The rights and obligations of lessors/landlords and lessees/tenants in the retail lease environment are not only impacted by the contractual lease obligations that exist in the individual lease, but are also governed by the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (the Act)....