Your Will - Is your Family Protected?
We all want to do our best for our family and loved ones. No parent wants to see their child miss out or endure unnecessary hardship or heartache.
Thumbs Up Emoji - a new precedent for contract acceptance
A Canadian judge has ordered a farmer to pay CAD$82,000 (AUD$92,000) after ruling that a "thumbs up” emoji used in a text message exchange was as valid as a signature, and ultimately the acceptance of the contract...
Summary Judgment – Not for late comers and never for complex issues
Litigators beware, a recent chambers judgment of the Supreme Court suggests that summary judgments under Order 16 of the Rules of the Supreme Court 1971 (WA) will not be granted in complex claims.
Claiming Compensation For Property Damage Caused By A Third Party
Property owners are entitled to enjoy their land free from interference to a certain degree. While you may have to tolerate the occasional noise from your neighbour’s annual karaoke night, you have full rights to enjoy your property free from damage
DIY Wills - Will you take the risk?
A Will is one of the most important legal documents you will sign in your lifetime.
The Dangers of Social Media: Jensen v Nationwide News Pty Ltd
The decision of Chief Justice Quinlan in Jensen v Nationwide News Pty Ltd [No 12] [2019] WASC 250 has provided a timely reminder of the dangers that posting on public social media forums can have, and pose
Breakdown in Regulatory Compliance Leads to Hefty Fine for Auto Repair Company
The recent case of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Ultra Tune Australia Pty Ltd [2019] FCA 12 provides a reminder that breaches of franchising laws can have severe consequences.
Burger and Lies: McDonald’s Owner Awarded $200,000 for Social Media Defamation
Malicious comments on social media can have costly consequences.
Contract Negotiation – The Devil is in the Detail
The wording of a single sentence can have major consequences in the negotiation and drafting of a contract. This was the case for a retail shop tenant, who went all the way to the Supreme Court only to find out that a guarantee provided by their landlord was worth less than they anticipated.
Austal prevents former employee from jumping ship
Losing staff members or clients to a competitor is a major concern for employers. One way employers can protect their competitive position is by...
Contesting & Challenging Estates
Regardless of whether you have a valid Will, the following persons have the ability to apply to the Supreme Court of Western Australia under the Family Provision Act 1972 (WA) for ...
Exercising care online in business
The internet has provided us with the amazing ability to access vast amounts of information at the click of a button...
