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In NSW there is a concept of an ‘informal will’.  Section 8 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) relates to a document that “purports to state the testamentary intentions of a deceased person” but “has not been executed…” In order to be an ‘informal will’,...

If you or someone in your family has been injured by an aircraft or in an aircraft accident, you may be able to claim compensation. You may be able to claim for pain and suffering, lost income, other financial losses, medical expenses and impairment benefits....

A doctor has a duty to disclose to you an adverse event if the usual practice is for the doctor to disclose the adverse event. A doctor’s duty to inform patients of treatment that has been given or will be given is integral to the provision of medical care and...

The Red Mass was celebrated at Parramatta on 6 February 2023 with a huge turnout of politicians, judges, other members of the judiciary, barristers, solicitors, academics and law students. President of the Parramatta & District Regional Law Society, and Principal...

In an earlier article we explored some of the general duties of directors. A director must not improperly use their position to: 1. Gain an advantage for themselves or someone else; or 2. Cause detriment to the corporation. A director of a company commits an offence...

Parramatta was pleased to welcome Chief Justice Bell of the Supreme Court of NSW, President of the Court of Appeal Justice Ward, Chief Judge at Common Law Justice Beech-Jones, Attorney General Mark Speakman, Shadow Attorney-General Michael Daley, Member for Prospect...

There are many different types of commercial disputes.  Some examples include: 1                     Breach of contract claims...

Treating practitioners have various obligations when they are treating patients. There may also be occasions when they are obliged to advise patients of the various risks involved with such treatment. This is most commonly seen with surgeries. Usually a waiver is...

It is important to know what the options are open to tenants/lessees to get out of or end a commercial lease. It is not generally possible to just walk away from a lease. Some of the options to ‘get out of a lease’ include to: 1 Terminate the lease. A lease may have a...

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...