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New Industrial Manslaughter laws in NSW
The Industrial Manslaughter Bill has passed NSW Parliament and will make industrial manslaugther an offence. According to the NSW government, since 2019 more than 300 workers have been killed in NSW. Under the new law, a business or individual can be held...
8 Types of People that can Claim on a Deceased Estate
In New South Wales, there are many different types of people that can potentially claim on a deceased estate if, for instance, inadequate or no provision has been made for them or they are owed money by the estate (or they were owed money by the deceased). ...
What is the difference between Joint Tenancy and Tenants in Common?
A very important difference in ownership of property where there are two or more owners is Joint Tenancy v Tenants in Common. It is essential to understand the difference when and if you buy property with another person. If you own a property as Joint Tenants and one...
Section 23 of the Civil Liability Act: Facilitating Structured Settlements
In the realm of civil litigation concerning personal injury damages, Section 23 of the Civil Liability Act plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency and opportunity for negotiation in the process of awarding damages, particularly for future losses exceeding...
What types of claims does the Supreme Court of NSW deal with?
The Supreme Court of NSW turned 200 years old earlier this year. This court is the highest court in the state of NSW. The types of claims that the Supreme Court of NSW deals with includes:...
New Coercive Control Laws in NSW as of 1 July 2024
From 1 July 2024, coercive control will be a crime in NSW when a person uses abusive behaviours towards a current or former intimate partner with the intention to coerce or control them. The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022makes it an...
Key Rules on Discovery Procedures for Prospective Defendants
Rules 5.2 and 5.3 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (UCPR) provide essential guidelines on discovery aimed at identifying or locating prospective defendants. These rules are instrumental in the pre-litigation process, ensuring that applicants can gather...
Understanding Offers of Compromise Under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (UCPR)
The Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (UCPR) provide a structured framework for managing Offers of Compromise in legal proceedings. These rules are designed to encourage early settlement and efficient resolution of disputes, benefiting both plaintiffs and defendants by...
5 Ways A Director Can Be Sued
Directors can be sued for all sorts of reasons. Here are 5 of them. Reason #1: Insolvent Trading A director can be sued if the company he or she is a director of trades whilst insolvent. A director has a duty to prevent the company trading and incurring...
7 Ways to Enforce a Judgment
After a judgment is obtained for an amount of money, there are numerous options open to a judgment creditor in relation to how to enforce the judgment (i.e. how to obtain the money which is owed pursuant to the judgment). Option #1: Issue a Bankruptcy Notice If the...
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